Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph by Leo Robinson at The London Mithraeum
New exhibition opened at the London Mithraeum – the Roman Temple of Mithras discovered in 1954 – converting the space into a contemporary ritual ground with imagined cultural objects, musical instruments, and sacred objects.
@urbanadventurerldn [BLOG POST IN BIO] London Mithraeum is a free to visit ancient temple dedicated to a mysterious Roman god, Mithras ????️ London Mithraeum was discovered on 18th September 1954 and quickly became a sensation Thousands of people flocked to the archaeological site to marvel at the Roman remains, while the widespread media coverage captured the imagination of the public worldwide ????️ The excavation was supported by Winston Churchill and has become one of the most significant events in British archaeological history ????️ What you can see at London Mithraeum: ????️ The Temple of Mithras + an immersive light & sound experience ????Artefacts found during the archaeological excavation ???? An amazing shadow play that tells the story of Mithras ???? A temporary exhibition that creates an imaginary ritual scene: ‘Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph’ by contemporary artist Leo Robinson ???? 12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA ????️ Free to visit. Book a time slot on London Mithraeum’s website #londonmithraeum #history #historytok #londonexhibitions #freeexhibition #romanempire #mithras #romangods #londonhistory #historyoflondon #CapCut
What is London Mithraeum
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London Mithraeum is a free to visit ancient temple dedicated to a mysterious Roman god, Mithras, in the heart of London.
London Mithraeum is located at one of London’s lost rivers, the Walbrook which was there when the Romans founded Londinium 2,000 years ago.
After 200 years Londinium was built, the Romans constructed a temple to God Mithras next to the river.
We don’t know much about Mithras, but according to research he first appeared in Rome in the 1st century AD.
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The temple was constructed below ground where people would have gathered for rituals.
The mythological scene where God Mithras kills a bull is called ‘tauroctony’ and is the heart of the cult, however, its full meaning is subject of speculation.
London Mithraeum was discovered on 18th September 1954 and quickly became a sensation.
Thousands of people flocked to the archaeological site to marvel at the Roman remains, while the widespread media coverage captured the imagination of the public worldwide. The excavation was supported by Winston Churchill and have become one of the most significant events in British archaeological history.
The London Mithraeum Today
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Today London Mithraeum is a free to visit museum where visitors can see the reconstructed remains of the Temple of Mithras and lots of artefacts found between 2012 and 2014 during the archaeological excavation.
During the excavation more than 14,000 individual artefacts were discovered, including Roman pottery, animal bones, coins and more.
You can see some these items displayed on the ground floor.
TIP: Make sure you grab one of the tablets provided to learn more about each of the artefacts.
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On the first floor below ground visitors can listen to the story of God Mithras illustrated with an amazing shadow play projected on the walls.
Here, visitors also have a chance to learn more about Mithras and the temple before they descend to the second floor below ground to see the temple and be part of an immersive experience with light and sound effects.
Kids-Friendly
If you’re planning to visit London Mithraeum with kids, feel free to do so!
London Mithraeum is family-friendly, making sure to keep kids entertained. Ask for an activity sheet at the reception and keep your little one busy by finding specific objects and solving puzzles.
Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph by Leo Robinson at The London Mithraeum
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London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE often provides space for temporary exhibitions from emerging contemporary artists.
‘Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph’ is created by contemporary artist Leo Robinson who graduated at the Manchester School of Art in 2016.
Robinson uses religion and psychoanalysis to construct ritual objects, maps, games, and musical instruments to symbolise imagined ritual ceremonies.
‘Dream – Bridge – Omniglyph’ showcases an archway producing transitory sounds, a series of fantastical musical instruments inspired by harps and string instruments from West Africa and Ethiopia, a large tapestry and symbols and images painted on the wall.
With these objects, Robinson transforms the space into an imagined ritual scene.
Practical Info
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Address
London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE | 12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA
Opening Times
Tue – Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: 12pm – 5pm
London Mithraeum is open all year long.
‘Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph’ exhibition is open until 29 Jun 2024.
Tickets
London Mithraeum and the exhibition are free to visit, but you have to to book a time slot on London Mithraeum’s official website.
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