Excited to be visiting the #LondonMithraeum today. Discovered in 1952 & recently relocated to near its original site by , currently under building.
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First rule of Archaeology: on the discovery of a fabulous artefact make sure your hair detracts from the object e.g. head of Mithras
#LondonMithraeum
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Second rule of Archaeology: try to emulate some of the features of the artefact for press photographers e.g. by donning a similar hat.
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The head of Mithras from the #LondonMithraeum currently on display in . Found by archaeologists working for W.F. Grimes in 1954 on the last day of excavation.
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Head of Serapis, Egyptian God of the underworld in & when discovered at #LondonMithraeum . The corn measure on his head symbolises fertility of the earth.
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Small stature of Mercury and a ram in found in the same pit as the portrait of Serapis at #LondonMithraeum. Mercury is the guide to the afterlife.
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Head of Minerva and possibly the spirit (Genius) of London with ship and waves (2nd cent) alongside other finds from #LondonMithraeum on display in
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