House of the Mithraeum

The House of the Mithraeum reveals domestic history beyond the grand public buildings. Built outside the Roman enclosure around the late first or early second century CE, its rooms were arranged around courtyards providing light and ventilation. The name comes from nearby remains interpreted as a possible Mithras sanctuary; it does not automatically make the house a temple. Study the distribution and changes in flooring and decoration between rooms. The cosmological mosaic invites reflection on representations of the world and its forces, not only the skill of the mosaicists. Ask which features express prestige and which support everyday living. The enclosure connects with the Columbarium area, requiring additional time; check your visit and distinguish this house from the House of the Amphitheatre.