Inscriptions of Aphrodisias 2027

1.405. Prayer

Description: White marble column plinth.

Text: Inscribed on the lowest face of the moulding of the socle, which is broken away on both sides.

Letters: 0.03–0.035.

Date: Fifth to sixth century, or later. (content, lettering)

Findspot: Aphrodisias: Tetrapylon: column at the south west corner.

Original location: Findspot.

Last recorded location: Findspot.

Interpretive

[c. 10 ὑπὲρ σωτ]η̣ρίας το ἀρχιε̣[πισκόπου .. ? ..]

Diplomatic

[··········.......].ΡΙΑΣΤΟΥΑΡΧΙ.[.......... ? ..]

Apparatus

The restoration, by which I am persuaded, is that of Angelos Chaniotis.
1: Η might be Ψ,Δ, ΕΙ. || At the end,Ε might be Θ.

English translation

Translation source: ALA 2004

[For the salvation?] of [---] the chief(?), the archbishop [---]

Bibliography

Transcription: New York University expedition

Publication: ALA 2004 248, whence AE 2004.1463, SEG 54.1046; IAph2007 1.405.

Images

Fig. 1. Face (M. Roueché, 1988)

Fig. 2. Block (M. Roueché, 1988)

Fig. 3. Restored (M. Roueché, 1991)

Fig. 4. View from south (M. Roueché, 2004)