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A short National Museums Scotland film introduces remarkable carved altars from Inveresk.
What this video covers
These altars bring religious belief on the Roman frontier into focus. National Museums Scotland’s accompanying account identifies dedications to Mithras and the sun god Sol, made by a legionary centurion at Inveresk. The short museum film provides a visual introduction to the objects. Follow the related altar and religion guides to explore what inscriptions and carvings can tell us, while recognising that surviving monuments reveal only part of ancient religious practice.
About the video
Publisher/channel: National Museums Scotland
Uploaded: 2 February 2026
Publisher’s background information
Overview based on the museum’s account of the Inveresk altars.
