The New Mithraeum
27 Apr 2010
Updated on May 2026
A Mithraeum (Reg. I, Is. XVII, 2) built in the foundations of the therms of Trajan («Termi di Mitra»).
The sanctuary (L. 15.37 Br. 4.55) has been constructed in the northernmost part of a corridor, which was separated from the other underground rooms. Only a small communication entrance was left open in the l. wall (Br. 0.80).
The main entrance (Br. 0.75) is on the western side and is accessible by a long flight of steps which takes its beginning in the uperlying corridor of the therms.
The whole Mithraeum is vaulted and has a large arch at a distance of 6.55 mtrs from the main entrance…
The sanctuary (L. 15.37 Br. 4.55) has been constructed in the northernmost part of a corridor, which was separated from the other underground rooms. Only a small communication entrance was left open in the l. wall (Br. 0.80).
The main entrance (Br. 0.75) is on the western side and is accessible by a long flight of steps which takes its beginning in the uperlying corridor of the therms.
The whole Mithraeum is vaulted and has a large arch at a distance of 6.55 mtrs from the main entrance…
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