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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP635
Thermopolium of C. Hostilius Conops and Hirtia Psacas (I. ii. 7/8)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located on the northern wall was a rectangular niche. The bottom of the niche was constructed from tile and sat flush to a counter which held three dolia. The niche appeared to have been coated in stucco. Today, the top of the niche is no longer preserved.
References:
Pompeii Sites 1986; Pompeii in Pictures 2010
Image reference:
Pompeii Sites 1986
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