A VOTIVE ALTAR DISCOVERED IN THE LEGIONARY CAMP OF APULUM

Radu Ota, Cristian Titus Florescu

Abstract


This paper presents the latest epigraphic discovery in the camp of XIIIth Legion Gemina, represented by a votive altar dedicated to Iupiter Optimus Maximus, the protective Genius of the centuria, by a non-commissioned officer with the rank of optio named M(arcus) Atti(us) Valens. It was identified in situ, next to the entrance in contubernium, more precisely next to one of the rooms used to deposit the weapons (arma). This room was closely to the apartment of the centurion. Considering the chiselling manner of the letters, which are not carefully executed, and the context of the discovery, which is the last level of Roman habitation, the votive monument is chronologically dated during a period of the military anarchy as more precise data is forthcoming. This is the second monument discovered in Apulum dedicated to a protector Genius of the centuria. This military deity is mentioned in Potaissa by the texts of two votive altars . Our character is attested for the first time expanding the list of optiones associated with this Legion.

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DOI: 10.14795/j.v4i4.286

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