In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through House of Mithraeus telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside House of Mithraeus:

1
Mosaic of the Cosmos
The Mosaico del Cosmos is a Roman mosaic depicting the universe through human figures labelled in Latin, divided into three distinct zones: the heavens above, the sea below, and the earthly realm…
2
Tetrastyle Atrium with Impluvium
The tetrastyle atrium with impluvium forms the grand entrance hall of the Casa del Mitreo in Mérida, accessed from the northwest via a short corridor.
3
First Peristyle with Pool
The first peristyle with pool at Casa del Mitreo in Mérida serves as the main connecting space between the atrium and the rest of the house, distributing access to the surrounding rooms.
4
Large Peristyle Garden with Canal
The grand peristyle garden with canal forms the largest space within the Casa del Mitreo.
5
Room of the Paintings
The Painted Room opens directly onto the first peristyle of the Casa del Mitreo in Mérida.
6
Underground Room (Summer Chamber)
The underground room is an excavated chamber beneath ground level, located south of the peristyle garden at the Casa del Mitreo and accessible via a well-preserved staircase.
7
Vaulted Cistern (Aljibe)
This underground cistern, located west of the grand peristyle in the Casa del Mitreo, served as a water storage facility for the Roman household.

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