Support The New Mithraeum The New Mithraeum is an independent, non-profit project dedicated to Mithraic studies, ancient religions and classical culture. Developed and maintained independently since 2007, the site exists without advertising, paywalls or institutional funding. If you have found value in its articles, interviews, photographs or database, please consider supporting the project with a contribution. Every contribution helps keep The New Mithraeum open, free and alive. Thank you.

Support us →

Monumentum

Marble statuette from Timgad

Polychromatic marble statuette of a cross-legged figure in Eastern attire, probably a torchbearer, found near the theatre ruins at Timgad.

The New Mithraeum

Updated on May 2026

Statuette in polychromatic marble (H. 0.20), found in 1904 near the ruins of the theatre. Museum Timgad. Cumont in BSAF 1905, 255f with fig.; cf. AA 1906, 163; AJA 1906, 363; 1907, 115.Standing person, cross-legged. He is dressed in a long sleeved tunica, a mantle and an anaxyrides. With his l.h. he supports the elbow of his r.arm, on which he rests his head. Head and feet are lost. Probably a torchbearer.

The full article is reserved for our members.

Log in or create a free account to access the entire site.