The Mithraic material documented in Syria-Palestina reflects the province’s position within the urban, military and communication networks of the Roman Near East. The evidence contributes to understanding the circulation of cults through one of the most culturally diverse regions of the empire.
Places in Syria-Palestina
Caesarea Maritima
Caesarea was first settled by the Phoenicians in the 4th century BC. In 63 BC, the Romans annexed the region and Caesarea became the seat of the Roman procurators.
