Sidon in The New Mithraeum

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This shrine developed towards the end of 1st century and remained active until late 3rd.

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Tauroctony found at Arshawi-Kibar, Syria.

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The Mithraeum of Hauarte or Huwarti preserves colourful frescoes.

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The relief of the Sidon Tauroctony includes the signs of the zodiac and the four seasons, among other common elements.

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Hekate of Sidon

The Hekataion of Sidon shows a triple Hekate surrounded by three dancing nymphs.

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There are two Venus from the Mithraeum of Sidon, one in bronze and the other in Parian marble.

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The Mithraeum of Sidon escaped destruction because the followers of Mithras walled off the entrance to the underground sanctuary.

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Edmon Durighello, a journalist, discovered this Aion marble in 1887.

Φλ. Γερόντιος, πατὴρ νόμιμος, ἀνεϑέμην τῷ φ̕ ἔτι.

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In this case, a quiver has been attached to the tree-stump behind the torchbearer.

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The Cautes of Sidon who wields an axe also wears a piece of cloth on his left arm.

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