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Duino Mithraeum

Coordinates: 45°47′03″N 13°35′52″E / 45.78417°N 13.59778°E / 45.78417; 13.59778
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Central dedication stone, depicting the tauroctony.

The Duino Mithraeum is a Mithraeum located near Duino, in the province of Trieste, north-eastern Italy. Mithraea were places of worship for the followers of the Roman mystery religion known as the Mithraic Mysteries. Unlike most other Mithraea, the Duino Mithraeum is a natural cave.

Overview

The Duino cave is located about two kilometers from the sources of Timavo river. At the center of the cave there are two benches and a square block of limestone that served as an altar during religious ceremonies. The lower wall has a plaque on two columns depicting the tauroctony, a standard iconic feature of the Mithraic Mysteries. 400 coins, oil lamps and a large number of jars were found in the cave.

  • The water well in the Mithraeum.
    The water well in the Mithraeum.
  • Entrance to the Mithraeum.
    Entrance to the Mithraeum.
  • Carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
    Carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
  • More carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
    More carved stones at the entrance of the Mithraeum.
  • Dedication stone at the Mithraeum.
    Dedication stone at the Mithraeum.
  • Inside the Mithraeum's well.
    Inside the Mithraeum's well.

See also

45°47′03″N 13°35′52″E / 45.78417°N 13.59778°E / 45.78417; 13.59778

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