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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP135
I. xxi. 3
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Viridarium/Garden
Description:
Located on the west wall of the garden triclinium were three niches arranged at different heights. The room was originally covered but became a garden following the 62 A.D. earthquake. The two top niches were larger, both possessing projecting tile bases. The top left niche was rectangular and appeared to have once been a window, while the other top niche and the lower niche were arched. The interior of the niches were plastered. The property is believed to have been a market garden.
References:
Giacobello 2008, p. 261 (V22)
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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