The New Mithraeum
27 May 2026
'An amorphous lump of stone (L. 0.31) had a slot (L. 0.20 Br. 0.04 D. 0.04). The edges of the slot were reddened by fire. Filled with oil and equipped with floating wicks it could have functioned as a lamp' (Gillam, 211).'Three lamps and a vessel were found in mutual association immediately west of the presumed end of the south bench.' Two links of bronze chain, found in front of the dais.
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