Fertőrákos mithraeum

The Fertőrákos Mithraeum is a temple to the Roman god Mithras at Fertőrákos in Hungary. The temple (known as a mithraeum), follows a typical plan of a narthex followed by the shrine proper that consists of a sunken central nave with podium benches on either side.

Fertőrákos Mithraeum
The Mitraeum at Fertőrákos
Location within Hungary
Alternative namesMithras grotto
General information
Typemuseum
Architectural styleancient Roman
LocationFertőrákos
CountryHungary
Coordinates47.74142°N 16.65674°E / 47.74142; 16.65674
Elevation154 m (505 ft)
Completed3rd century
Renovated1992
Height6 metres (20 ft)
Technical details
Floor area143 square metres (1,540 sq ft)
Other information
Seating typetrapeze
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