Monumentum
Mithräum II von Güglingen
Two Mithras sanctuaries, which were located on the edge of the settlement, were excavated in Güglingen.
Front side of the Mithräum II in Güglingen
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Lateral view of the Mithräum II in Güglingen
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Mithraic sword of Güglingen
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Mithraic crown of Güglingen
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Mithraic sword of Güglingen
The New Mithraeum / Andreu Abuín (CC BY-SA)
The New Mithraeum
18 May 2021
Updated on Mar 2024
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The second Mithraeum was discovered at Güglingen during the 1999-2005 excavations and excavated between 2002-4. The Mithraeum was slightly smaller than Mithraeum I.
There were three phases, all timber-built. The last of these is the one in the reconstructions on-site. It was destroyed by fire when the inhabitants left.
Fragments of the ceiling decoration survive, showing that it consisted of geometric patterns, rather than painting of stars.
There were numerous finds inside
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