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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP564
I. xi. 5 and 8
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche, Altar
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP562, PP563
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
On the north wall of the atrium, on the pilaster between the fauces and another room, were two arched niches. On the ground in front of the niches was a square masonry altar.
References:
Vuat 2000, pp. 140, 144.
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2006
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