University Museum A Domus do Mitreo, Archaeological museum and Roman site in Lugo, Spain.
A Domus do Mitreo is an archaeological museum in Lugo that displays Roman artifacts and architectural remains. The collection includes ceramics, glass objects, metal items, and building elements housed in a modern structure adjacent to the city's Roman walls.
The site was originally a wealthy Roman household that was later converted into a place of worship for an Eastern deity. Scientific excavations in the early 2000s uncovered these architectural and religious layers.
The sanctuary inside reveals how a deity from the Eastern Mediterranean was venerated by Roman residents in their private home. The spaces show the religious practices that coexisted with public life in the ancient city.
The museum is located near the city center and welcomes visitors on weekdays. Guided tours are available through the archaeological remains, which help explain the ancient structures.
The modern museum walls were built directly over and around the original Roman foundations, allowing visitors to walk on actual ancient floors. This direct encounter with the original structures sets the place apart.
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