Mithraeum (?) near the Sette Sapienti

Of the Sacello delle tre Navate (Reg. III, Is. II, 2), which lies near the therms-building of the "Sette Sapienti", it cannot be said with certainty if it was a Mithraeum. It has the division into central aisle and side-benches and the roof is supported by ten columns. The decorated cult-niche is very considerable. Representations and graffiti, however, nor the presence of many windows do not point to a Mithras-sanctuary.Before the cult-niche in the mosaic of the floor is a representation of a burning altar between a pig (r), knife and cantharus (l). Besides, there is near the entrance a…