Monumentum
Domus del Mitreo of Tarquinia
The discovery of the Mithraeum of Tarquinia is due to the Department for Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Carabinieri, who noticed some clandestine excavations near the Ara della Regina.
PublishedThe New Mithraeum
30 Dec 2020
Updated on 17 Jan 2022
Archaeologists work in the area of the Domus of Tarquinia
Aerial view of the Domus of Tarquinia
Tusciaweb.eu from Tertullian.org
Tauroctony of Tarquinia in Sala degli Animali, Vatican Museum
Italofile
Tauroctony of Tarquinia lateral view.
Carabinieri - Tutela Patrimonio Culturale Italia
Tauroctony of Tarquinia lateral close view.
Carabinieri - Tutela Patrimonio Culturale Italia
Front detail.
Carabinieri - Tutela Patrimonio Culturale Italia
Rear view of the sculpture.
Carabinieri - Tutela Patrimonio Culturale Italia
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The discovery of the Mithraeum of Tarquinia is due to the Department for Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Carabinieri (Italian military police), who noticed some clandestine excavations near the Ara della Regina, on the ancient site of Tarquinia, in May of 2014.