Castle and Mithraeum of Zerzevan candidate to World Heritage
The Temple of Mithras, inside an ancient military settlement, is situated on the eastern border of the Roman Empire.
Notitiae
News and articles
from The New Mithraeum
The Father of Mithras
It is well known that Mithras was born from a rock. However, less has been written about the father of the solar god, and especially about how he conceived him.
Mithras in Hispania
On the occasion of the discovery of a Mithraeum in Cabra, Spain, we talk to Jaime Alvar, a leading figure in the field of Mithraism. With him, we examine the testimonies known to date and the peculiarities of the cult of Mithras in Hispania.
Let's talk about Mithras with Yolanda De Iuliis
Yolanda's multimedia dissertation focuses on the cognitive mechanisms that motivate Mithras worshippers. Her work includes a podcast entitled Conversations about Mithras.
Mapping Roman sanctuaries
The Digital Atlas of Roman Sanctuaries in the Danubian Provinces (DAS) is the first comprehensive and open access representation of sacralised spaces in the area.
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A new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier
A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Hallan en el yacimiento romano de Cabra (Córdoba) un lugar de culto al dios Mithra
Las excavaciones llevadas a cabo en el yacimiento arqueológico romano de la villa de Mithra, en Cabra (Córdoba), han deparado el excepcional hallazgo de un mitreo, o zona destinada al culto al dios Mithra, cuya estatua fue descubierta hace unos 70 años.
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Call for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows specialising in Mithras
On the occasion of the exhibition, the Royal Museum of Mariemont invites five experts from Europe to emulate the research on the cult of Mithras.
Before MAGA: Mithras, Phrygian Caps, and the Politics of Headwear
Despite the current political landscape of the US, we can look to antiquity to see that the red cap was actually once a symbol of citizenship and welcome to the foreigner.
Sarah E. Bond
Los dioses de Egipto y Persia que los romanos honraron en Lucus Augusti
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Some places to visit
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Mithraeum of Zerzevan
A Mithraeum was discovered in 2007, during the excavations at the Zerzevan Castle.
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Mitreo di Ponza
The Mithraeum of Ponza was discovered in 1866. It contained the remains of a zodiac investigated by Vermaseren in 1989.
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La grotta del Mitreo
The site was destroyed in the 5th century but some elements, including the benches, can still been seen.
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Mithraeum of St. Egyden
The 'Mithraic cave' in the Gradische/Gradišče massif near St. Egidio contained vessels decorated with snakes and the remains of chicken bones and other animals that were consumed during Mithraic ceremonies.
Mithraic art and artifacts
Tauroctony of Naples
Dionysus group marble of London
Aion from Villa Barberini
Tauroctony of the Villa Borghese
Key of Mithraeum III at Nida
Tauroctony of Ulpius Linus from Apulum
Altar with Inscription to Mithras of Rottenburg
Bronze Venus of Sidon
Altar of Carrawburgh by Antonius Proculus
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Comments from visitors
Where is the Mithraeum relative to Herod's temple, the amphitheatre or some other isgnificant landma...
I appreciate this article as it spawned and actual (gasp!) conversation on the facebook group.
hello @dominique.
On a tour of Caesarea Maritima, I got the opportunity to step inside the Mithraeum.
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuar o...
According to Robert J. Bull (February 2011) this Mithraeum has been demolished.
I participated in the Combined Caesarea Expeditions for three weeks in 1993.
You might be interested in a digital reconstruction that I did of the 2nd c.
Danuvius stele a C. Szabo mihi extraordinarius videtur. Accurate pictum videre vellem.
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