Two Greek mosaic inscriptions at Shuni theater

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Names, titles and language in mosaic

Two Greek inscriptions in the adjoining pool name governor Flavius Marcianus Antipater. His titulature supports a late fifth- or early sixth-century term of office; one text is identified as an epigram. N05.

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1. N05 Two Greek Inscriptions on Mosaics from the Theater at Shuni

   Leah Di Segni · 2023