IGII2 3359 Altar for Hadrian

Altar for Hadrian

IG II² 3359 Date: 132 AD

[To saviour] [and founder], Emperor Caesar (5) Hadrian [Olympios]

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IG II² 3359 (Translated text) (PHI)

Benjamin, Altars of Hadrian 74

Translation by: Chris de Lisle

Monument type: Altar

Inscription type: Dedication (emperor)

Findspot: City Eleusinion (Unknown)

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[1] This is one of over a hundred surviving altars from Athens dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD), as saviour, founder, and Olympios, on which see Benjamin, Altars of Hadrian 7 with notes. It was found in the Post-Herulian Wall over the City Eleusinion, during 19th century excavations.

Added: 17 Aug 2024
Updated: 17 Aug 2024
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