Castro Pretorio in Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Altari Funerari Iscritti
⎯⎯⎯
Inscribed Funerary Altars
Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2024
1. Altari Funerari Iscritti / Inscribed Funerary Altars Marker
I testi si aprono quasi sempre con la dedica agli Dei Mani, protettori dei sepolcri; a seguire sono indicati il nome del defunto, in molti casi gli anni vissuti, a volte seguiti dai mesi e dai giorni, il nome del dedicante e il grado di parentela. Si segnalano in questo gruppo l'ara del littore M. Claudius Artemidorus, decorata ai lati con i fasci e l'ara di Valgia Silvilla, con la raffigurazione della porta dell'Ade nella parte posteriore.
Mamo, da varie zone di Roma e dal suburbio.
Tra il I e il II secolo d.C.
The texts almost always start with a dedication to the Manes, the deities who protected the tombs. The texts continue with the name of the deceased, in many cases the number of vears lived, sometimes followed by the months and days, the name of the dedicator and their degree of kinship. Of particular note in this group is the altar of the lictor M. Claudius Artemidorus, with fasces decorating the sides, and the altar of Valgia Silvilla, with a representation of the gates to the underworld on the rear.
Marble, from various
this page online
Between the 1st and 2nd
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 41° 54.19′ N, 12° 29.952′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Castro Pretorio. It is at the intersection of Viale Enrico de Nicola and Piazza dei Cinquecento on Viale Enrico de Nicola. The marker is located on the museum grounds of the Baths of Diocletian. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Viale Enrico de Nicola 78, Roma, Lazio 00185, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Il Giardivο / The Garden (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Altari Funerari Iscritti / Inscribed Funerary Altars (a few steps from this marker); Cratere Colossale / Colossal Krater (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Terme di Diocleziano e La Certosa si Santa Maria Degli Angeli (within shouting distance of this marker); Grandi Altari Funerari Iscritti / Large Inscribed Funerary Altars (within shouting distance of this marker); Cippi Funerali / Tomb Markers (within shouting distance of this marker); Cippi Funerari / Tomb Markers (within
Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2024
2. The Inscribed Funerary Altars and marker
More about this marker. There is a small fee to visit the Baths of Diocletian National Roman Museum.
Regarding Altari Funerari Iscritti / Inscribed Funerary Altars. Nearby is a duplicate marker with the same text.
Also see . . . Baths of Diocletian. Wikipedia
The Baths of Diocletian (Latin: Thermae Diocletiani, Italian: Terme di Diocleziano) were public baths in ancient Rome. Named after emperor Diocletian and built from AD 298 to 306, they were the largest of the imperial baths. The project was originally commissioned by Maximian upon his return to Rome in the autumn of 298 and was continued after his and Diocletian's abdication under Constantius, father of Constantine.(Submitted on March 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2024
3. A closeup of one of the marble inscriptions
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
