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Monumentum

Mithräum von Mundelsheim

The two altars found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim one of Sol and the other of Luna, are exposed in situ.

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2 Jun 2009

Updated on Dec 2023

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Remains of the Temple of Mithras at Mundelsheim, near Ottmarsheim.

Orientated SW-NE. 17.6 m x 7.2 m.

The shrine consisted of an ante-chamber, a second ante-chamber (with floor at lower level - possibly originally floored in timber) and lastly the cella. In the latter there was no evidence for a niche or apse at the back (SW) wall, though presumably there was a podium along the lines of that used in the restoration of ths site. The fronts of the benches showed evidence of painting.

The Mithraeum was discovered by accident in 1989 during the construction of a waterpipe for the neighbouring industrial estate, however not before the mechanical digger had done substantial damage. Pottery found within the temple all dated to the late 2nd/Early 3rd centuries AD.

Excavated: 1989.

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Altars of Sol and Luna from Mundelsheim

The altars of the gods of the Sun and Moon found in the Mithraeum of Mundelsheim wear openwork segments that could be lighten from behind.