Mithraeum of Regensburg

Preventive excavations at Stahlzwingerweg 6 revealed the remains of a wooden sanctuary. The significance of the structure became clear only after the combined analysis of all excavation phases. No dedicatory inscription naming Mithras has survived. The identification relies on a consistent set of architectural and contextual indicators. These include a long and narrow plan, a partly sunken floor, benches along the side walls, and a central aisle. Together, these features correspond closely to known Mithraic temple layouts.Associated finds include fragments of votive plaques and metal fittings…