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Caesarea, 293 CE - 305 CE. Column. Honorific.
Transcription

Fortissimo et consultissimo iuventutis principi Galerio Valerio Maximiano pio felici invicto nobilissimo Caesari, Aufidius Priscus vir perfectissimus praeses provinciae Palaestinae, devotus numini maiestatique eius.

Translation

To the strongest and wisest leader of the young, Galerius Valerius Maximianus , faithful, happy, unconquered, most noble Caesar. Aufidius Priscus , of perfectissimate rank, governor of the province Palaestina, devoted to his might and majesty.

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
Same column as caes0012 and caes0013.

Languages

Latin

Dimensions

H: 60 cm; W: 50 cm; D: —

Date

293 CE to 305 CE

Current location

Kibbutz Sdot Yam Museum, IAA inv. no. 1995-2333

Figures

No figures described.

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

No bibliography available for diplomatic transcription.

Source of transcription

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Source of translation

No bibliography available for translation.

Other sources

  • Burrell, Barbara, Kathryn Gleason, and Ehud Netzer. “Uncovering Herod’s Seaside Palace.” Biblical Archaeology Review 19, no. 3 (1993): 50–57, 76.
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  • Lehmann, Clayton Miles, and Kenneth G. Holum. “The Greek and Latin Inscriptions of Caesarea Maritima.” In Joint Expedition to Caesarea Maritima Excavation Reports, Vol. 5. Boston: American Schools of Oriental Research, 2000.
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  • Burrell, Barbara, Kathryn Gleason, and Ehud Netzer. “Uncovering Herod’s Seaside Palace.” Biblical Archaeology Review 19, no. 3 (1993): 50–57, 76.
    Zotero
  • Burrell, Barbara, Kathryn Gleason, and Ehud Netzer. “Uncovering Herod’s Seaside Palace.” Biblical Archaeology Review 19, no. 3 (1993): 50–57, 76.
    Zotero
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"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," CAES0014, 8 December 2025. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89