Description: Block of limestone
(w:
0.95 x h:
0.23 x d:
0.70)
Text: Inscribed on one face.
Letters: First century CE; a very monumental hand, 0.125, space between letters 0.41.
Date: First century CE
Findspot:
Cyrene:
Sanctuary of Apollo, re-used in a later wall in front of the
Naiskos of the Karneadai; photographed 5 October 1934
Original location: Unknown.
Last recorded location:
Findspot.
English translation
Translation by: Charlotte Roueché
(A reference to Apollo)
Commentary
The scale and design suggest an important building, and therefore makes a reference to the god Apollo, rather than a name based on Apollo, more likely.
Bibliography:
Text constituted from: Transcription (Reynolds, Dobias-Lalou).
Images
Fig. 1. View, to the lower right, with other finds (1934 October 5, Department of Antiquities, F. 2638)