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Monumentum

CIMRM 288

The mosaic paved floor of the central aisle shows different figures: 1) On the threshold a large central arch formed by two pilasters; this main arch, from which hangs an oscillum is flanked by three minor arches on either side (seven spheres of the planets) (Becatti, PI. XIX).
 
The New Mithraeum

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Attention: This entry may not have been reviewed and could contain incorrect data.The mosaic paved floor of the central aisle shows different figures: 1) On the threshold a large central arch formed by two pilasters; this main arch, from which hangs an oscillum is flanked by three minor arches on either side (seven spheres of the planets) (Becatti, PI. XIX). 2) Before the basin: a krater, decorated with leaves and on its right side a serpent issuing from a rock; it holds its head above the rim of the krater. On the left side an eagle seated upon a thunderbolt (Becatti, PI. XX, 3). 3) Behind th…
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