Carrawburgh Northumberland England

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A Roman Temple was built by Roman soldiers in Carrawburgh for worship of the Eastern God, Mithras, who originated in Persia. He was the centre of a mysterious cult, popular with the army, which undertook dark mystical ceremonies, which were particularly hated by the Christians

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Size: 4198px × 4230px
Location: Carrawburgh Northumberland England
Photo credit: © Jim Gibson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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