Jajce Mithraeum

The Jajce Mithraeum, or Jajački Mithraeum is a mithraeum, or temple of Mithraism [1]. The temple dates back to the early 4th century, although it could be as ancient as the 2nd century with repairs undertaken during the early 4th century [1]. This particular Mithraeum is one of the best-preserved sites in Europe [1]. The Jajce site is a typical spelaea [1]. The remains of the Mithraeum in Jajce were discovered accidentally during excavation for the construction of a private house in 1931 [1]. The site was purchased by the Society for the Preservation of Antiquities in Jajce and soon after a protective stone and mortar structure was constructed under the supervision of engineer F. Steiner [1].