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Archaeological site · Santa Maria Capua Vetere (CE)

Mithraeum of Santa Maria Capua Vetere

  • Visit: about 30 min
Mithraeum of Santa Maria Capua Vetere
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A Roman underground chamber dedicated to Mithras, with one of the finest frescoes of the god.

The Mithraeum is an underground chamber used by followers of the cult of Mithras, a religion of Eastern origin widespread among Roman soldiers. It was discovered in the 20th century.On the back wall is the fresco of Mithras slaying the bull, one of the best preserved in the Roman world. It is visited with a guide, often together with the Amphitheatre.

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