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Monumentum

Black and white mosaic floor from the Mithraeum of the Nummi Albani, Rome

Black and white mosaic floor of the underground room used as a Mithraeum in the house of the Nummi Albani on the Quirinal; the mosaic ends about 1 metre from the side-walls, suggesting side-benches; Nummius Albinus was consul in 345 A.D.

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Updated on May 2026

The floor of this appartment was covered with black and white mosaic. As this decoration ends at about 1 mtr distance from the side-walls, there were probably benches as well. This house belonged to the Nummi Albini's family; we know that a Nummius Albinus was a consul in 345 A.D.

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