- The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, was discovered in Wallbrook, City of London and excavated in 1954.
- It can now be visited at the ‘London Mithraeum’ located underneath the Bloomberg Headquarters at 12 Wallbrook, London EC4N 8AA.
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Museum of London
- The Museum of London holds over 14,000 items which were excavated from the Site, some of which will be on display when it reopens in 2026.
Mithraism
- Mithraism, also known as the Mithraic Mysteries, was a Mystery Cult, exclusive to the Roman Empire, whose followers worshipped Mithras.
- Mithraic temples have been located all over the Roman Empire. The earliest temples appeared during the first century CE. Mithraism seems to have ended at the end of the 4th century CE with the rise of Christianity.
Photo and map: London Mithraeum, Wallbrook