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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP578
I. xiv. 2
Cult Space Type:
Altar
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Altar
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP576, PP577
Room function:
Viridarium/Garden
Description:
In the southwest corner of the large garden stood a masonry altar. The altar was made of limestone and had a square shape. During excavations, several coins and a buried amphora were found nearby. Today, the altar lies on its side.
References:
Jashemski 2014, p. 193; Pompeii In Pictures, 2008.
Image reference:
Jashemski 1974 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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