Stock Photo: Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa: Inscription

Sarcophagus — Epitaph of the deceased on the Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa, white marble, c.330-35. Discovered at Trinquetaille in 1974. The Latin inscription reads: XVII KAL(ENDAS) APR(ILES), HIC QVIESCET IN PACE MARCIA ROMANIA CELSA C(LARISSIMA) F(EMINA) QVE VIXIT A(NNOS) XXXVIII M(ENSES) II DIES XI FL(AVIUS) IANVARINUS, V(IR) C(LARISSIMUS) EX CONS(ULE) ORD(I)N(ARIO) CONIVGI BENE MERENTI POSVIT. Roughly translated: "The 17th of Kalens of April (March 16). Here lies in peace Marcia Romania Celsa, senatorial lady who lived 38 years 2 months and 11 days. Senator Flavius Januarinus, former regular consul, made this tomb for his wife who deserves it." Inv. 74002/6. Musee de l'Arles Antique, Arles, France.

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Photo ID: 1483
Title: Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa: Inscription
Caption: Epitaph of the deceased on the Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa, white marble, c.330-35. Discovered at Trinquetaille in 1974. The Latin inscription reads: XVII KAL(ENDAS) APR(ILES), HIC QVIESCET IN PACE MARCIA ROMANIA CELSA C(LARISSIMA) F(EMINA) QVE VIXIT A(NNOS) XXXVIII M(ENSES) II DIES XI FL(AVIUS) IANVARINUS, V(IR) C(LARISSIMUS) EX CONS(ULE) ORD(I)N(ARIO) CONIVGI BENE MERENTI POSVIT. Roughly translated: "The 17th of Kalens of April (March 16). Here lies in peace Marcia Romania Celsa, senatorial lady who lived 38 years 2 months and 11 days. Senator Flavius Januarinus, former regular consul, made this tomb for his wife who deserves it." Inv. 74002/6. Musee de l'Arles Antique, Arles, France.
Credit: Holly Hayes
Status: All Rights Reserved
Date Created: June 29, 2008
Date Added: November 16, 2009
Last Updated: May 1, 2024
Coordinates: 43.6725900° N, 4.6164040° E
Camera: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO: 1600
File Size: 4.26 MB
Full Resolution: 3753 x 2462 pixels

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