Duino Mithraeum, Roman temple cave in Duino-Aurisina, Italy.
The Duino Mithraeum features stone benches, a limestone altar block, and a carved relief depicting religious scenes within a natural cave formation.
Dating from the first century BC, this temple served Roman soldiers stationed near Tergeste who practiced the secretive Mithraic religion until Christianity prevailed.
The central limestone altar and wall carvings illustrate the sacred ritual of tauroctony, where Mithras slays a bull, representing core Mithraic beliefs.
The Mithraeum opens exclusively on Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, with local volunteers providing guided visits through the archaeological site.
Archaeologists discovered 400 ancient coins, numerous oil lamps, and votive altars within this cave temple near the Timavo river springs.
Location: Duino-Aurisina
Address: Grotta V.G. 4024 – 34011 Duino-Aurisina (TS) 34013
Phone: +390404261411
Email: sabap-fvg@beniculturali.it
Website: http://sabap.fvg.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 45.78430,13.59795
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:57
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