Roman Dwelling Niche

Roman Dwelling Niche

This photograph is of a niche in the wall in a Roman house.  It is not clear where this niche was used for storage or for a household shrine.  Note the remnants of frescos on the wall and the marble that lines the niche.


his house is located along—south of—the old Izmir to Sardis highway, and to the south of the Synagogue/Gymnasium complex.