In 1883, during the road system development works in the Esquilino district, at number 128 of Via G. Lanza, behind the church of S. Martino ai Monti, some structures belonging to a rich domus from the late ancient period were identified.
The structure, also identified as a Mithraeum and reachable through an opening in the pavement, shows traces of various ancient alterations. Inside, an inverted Ionic capital placed on a base is still visible, probably used as a small altar for the veneration of mysterious divinities.
Various niches were created in the walls of the room to make room for the lamps for lighting.
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Ipogeo di Via Giovanni Lanza, Via Giovanni Lanza , 130
Via Giovanni Lanza , 130
41° 53' 41.892" N, 12° 29' 54.1248" E
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