Roman altar held in Bath museum. Featuring carvings of Hercules Bibax on the left and Bacchus on the right. The sacrificial altar was the focus for public worship, and a place where priests conducted animal sacrifices and ceremonies. Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Roman altar held in Bath museum. Featuring carvings of Hercules Bibax on the left and Bacchus on the right. The sacrificial altar was the focus for public worship, and a place where priests conducted animal sacrifices and ceremonies. Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
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