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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP579
I, viii, 8/9
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP069
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Cubiculum/Bedroom
Description:
On the west wall of a cubiculum was a cult space. This took the form of an arched niche. The niche had a heavy projecting base. The entire structure was coated in white stucco. The niche appears to have been added to the room after it was decorated as it cuts through the wall decoration.
References:
PPM Vol 1 1990, pp. 802-825.
Image reference:
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