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CIMRM Supplement - Mithraeum. Angers, France![]() Plan of the spelaeum of Mithras in its final phase of occupation at the end of the 4th or beginning of the 5th century. From: INRAP images site.
![]() From Heritage-Key, 28 September 2010.
![]() From: here. By Herve Patier, Inrap. Fragment of pottery statue of Mercury, made in central Gaul, between 160-230 AD.
![]() From: Another nubian lamp (complete). 10.01 x 4.35 cm x 4.05 cm. By M. Mortreau, INRAP.
![]() Oil lamp. From: INRAP. By Herve Patier.
![]() Monkey-musician vase. From: INRAP.
![]() Decorated bowl. From: INRAP. By Herve Patier.
![]() Head of Mithras, defaced with hammer. From: here.
![]() Ex voto tablet of Senecio. From: here By Herve Patier.
See also: ceramic beaker, Pylades ex voto slab, head of Mithras. Archaeologists discovered the remains of a Mithraeum in Angers (ancient Juliomagus), northwestern France. First constructed in the 3rd century A.D., the temple is located inside a domus, or Roman house. The temple was probably destroyed in the 4th century, as evidenced by shattered statues and signs of burning. It contains remains of a relief depicting Mithras with torchbearers and of a worn head of the god, distinguished by his Phrygian cap. The offerings included about 200 coins. Other artifacts found include Nubian terracotta figurines, a brooch, and a deer-shaped pouring device with three holes in its throat, perhaps used in an unknown rite. The following details are given by Jean Brodeur and Maxime Mortreau:
The leaflet produced by INRAP (below) contains the following information:
The press release states:
Coordinates: 47° 28' 25" N, 0° 33' 15" W / 47.4736° N, 0.5542° W.1 Bibliography
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