Description: Lower part of a small limestone stele with simple mouldings on either side
(w:
0.33 x h:
0.35 x d:
0.10).
A circular hole pierces the base presumably for a bar to hold the stele in an upright position.
Text: Inscribed on one face.
Letters: Perhaps first century CE, 0.04; L for ἐτῶν.
Date: Perhaps first century CE
Findspot:
Ptolemais:
beside the road leading out from the West Gate, approximately opposite the police station,
with other debris from tombs;
found in 1970
Original location: Unknown
Last recorded location:
Tolmeita Museum.
English translation
Translation by: Charlotte Roueché
(Not usefully translatable)
Commentary
No comment (2020).
Bibliography:
Text constituted from: Transcription (Reynolds).
Images
None available (2020).