Sactuary of Isis and Magna Mater, Roman temple ruins in Mainz, Germany.
The Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater is a Roman temple complex featuring two main chambers with smaller adjacent rooms arranged around a central courtyard. A well in the interior served both practical and religious functions for visitors and worshippers.
This sanctuary was built during the Flavian period in the late 1st century and served as a religious center for generations. It gradually fell out of use around the 3rd century as religious practices in the region shifted and changed.
People from across the Roman world gathered here to worship the Egyptian goddess Isis and Magna Mater, reflecting how the city embraced foreign religions. This religious meeting point reveals the openness of Mainz to different beliefs and practices during ancient times.
The site is easily accessible by public transportation and sits directly beneath the modern city center. Access is provided through a covered passage that accommodates visitors with mobility challenges.
Excavations uncovered over 300 oil lamps along with lead curse tablets and small votive figurines that reveal personal wishes and concerns. These objects offer a window into the daily prayer life and anxieties of the ancient community.
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