Monumentum
Mitreo delle terme di Mitra
The Mithraeum of the terms of Mithras takes its name from being installed in the service area of the Baths of Mithras.
Vista de la entrada del mitreo delle terme di Mitra
The New Mithraeum / Andreu Abuín (CC BY-SA)
Detalle de una luna en el Mitreo delle terme di Mitra
Reproduction in its original location.
The New Mithraeum / Andreu Abuín (CC BY-SA)
Tauroctony of the Mitreo delle terme di Mitra
Parco Archeologico di Ostia
Tauroctony of the Mitreo delle terme di Mitra
Parco Archeologico di Ostia
The New Mithraeum
27 Apr 2010
Updated on Feb 2022
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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
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