Fragment of a Latin inscription from the headquarters building (principia) in the Apsaros fort (Gonio, Georgia)

Radosław Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski

doi:10.52340/gmg2023.01.016

Fragment of a Latin inscription from the headquarters building (principia) in the Apsaros fort (Gonio, Georgia)

Authors

Radosław Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski University of Warsaw

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/gmg2023.01.016

Keywords:

Apsaros, Gonio-Apsaros, Roman army, Roman fort, Latin inscription

Abstract

A fragment of a Latin inscription was found during the excavation of a headquarters building (principia) at the Roman fort of Apsaros (Gonio, Georgia). This paper presents and discusses this unique find.

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Author Biography

Radosław Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski, University of Warsaw

Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology

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