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Nela Heidner

The cult of Mithras: Archaeologists find signs of ancient men-only mysterious religion in Germany

During recent excavations in Regensburg’s old town, German archaeologists uncovered a temple dedicated to the god Mithras.

Because the building was originally constructed in wood, only a few structural remains have survived. Finds such as an inscribed votive stone and fragments of metal votive plaques, however, clearly point to its use as a place of worship.

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