Santa Maria Capua Vetere Mithraeum, Underground Roman temple in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy.
The rectangular room features a barrel-vaulted ceiling adorned with green and red six-pointed stars and contains two parallel benches along its walls.
Constructed in the second century and rediscovered in 1922, this temple served as a sanctuary for the followers of the Roman deity Mithras.
The central fresco depicts Mithras wearing a red Phrygian cap while performing the ritual slaying of a bull, accompanied by symbolic figures.
The archaeological site opens from Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours available by contacting the staff at +39-0823-844206.
Small fragments of blue glass paste found on the floor indicate that colored glass pearls once enhanced the star decorations within this temple.
Location: Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Address: Via Vico Mitreo 81055 Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Opening Hours: Mercredi 12:45-13:15; Dimanche 12:45-13:15
Phone: +390823844206
Email: pm-cam.museoanticacapua@beniculturali.it
Website: http://polomusealecampania.beniculturali.it/index.php/il-museo-e-mitreo
GPS coordinates: 41.08021,14.25204
Latest update: May 26, 2025 12:59
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