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Monumentum

Mithraeum of Regensburg

The Mithraeum of Regensburg represents the earliest of the nine Mithraic sanctuaries so far documented in Bavaria, Germany.
Aerial view of the excavation area on Stahlzwingerweg.

Aerial view of the excavation area on Stahlzwingerweg.
ArchaeoTeam Resenburg 

 
The New Mithraeum
6 Feb 2026

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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…
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