Roman Sacrificial Altar - Bath (Illustration) - Ancient History Encyclopedia

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by Wanda Marcussen
published on 16 July 2019

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Roman Sacrificial Altar - Bath — The sacrificial altar standing in the Temple Courtyard in Aquae Sulis (Bath). The altar was used for public ceremonies and animal sacrifices during the Roman period (1st - early 5th century CE). Carvings of Jupiter, Apollo, and other Roman gods and deities are still visible. Now in the Roman Baths Museum in Bath, UK.

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Wanda Marcussen

Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.

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Marcussen, W. (2019, July 16). Roman Sacrificial Altar - Bath. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/11010/

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