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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP485
IX. ii. 17
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP486, PP487
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
the north wall of the atrium were two arched niches. One niche sat higher than the other but not directly above it, sitting 2.40m off the floor, while the lower sat 1.40m above the floor. The interior of both niches was coated in white stucco.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 81 (#396); Giacobello 2008, pp. 248-249 (A36)
Image reference:
Warscher (Date Unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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