Duino Mithraeum

The Duino Mithraeum is a Mithraeum located near Duino, in the province of Trieste, north-eastern Italy. Mithraea were places of worship for the followers of the Roman mystery religion known as the Mithraic Mysteries. Unlike most other Mithraea, the Duino Mithraeum is a natural cave, with its interior reshaped.[1]

Duino Mithraeum

Overview

The Duino cave is located about two kilometers from the sources of Timavo river. At the center of the cave there are two benches and a square block of limestone that served as an altar during religious ceremonies. The lower wall has a plaque on two columns depicting the tauroctony, a standard iconic feature of the Mithraic Mysteries.[1] 400 coins, oil lamps and a large number of jars were found in the cave, as well as small votive altars.

  • The water well in the Mithraeum.
    The water well in the Mithraeum.
  • Entrance to the Mithraeum.
    Entrance to the Mithraeum.
  • Carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
    Carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
  • More carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
    More carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
  • Dedication stone at the Mithraeum.
    Dedication stone at the Mithraeum.
  • Central dedication stone, depicting the tauroctony.
    Central dedication stone, depicting the tauroctony.

See also

References
  1. De Togni, Stefano (March 2018). "The so-called "Mithraic cave" of Angera: a new perspective from archaeological investigations". Acta Antiqua Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. 58 (1). Retrieved 23 March 2023.

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