Fragmentary base for statue of Marcus Vibius Annianus Geminus Amelius, priest and duovir. Lepcis Magna (Tripolitania). Earlier fourth century; probably 324-326
PROVENANCE AND LOCATION
City:
Lepcis Magna
Province:
Tripolitania
Region:
North Africa, Eastern (Tripolitania and Cyrenaica)
Details:
Theatre (one fragment), unknown provenance (another fragment) and <i>Macellum</i>, near east side (another fragment)..
Current Location:
Leptis, Museum, storerooms, and <i>Macellum</i> where found (probably in situ)
OBJECT
Object:
Base
Material:
Marble
Re-Use?
Yes
Form:
Rectangular
Height(cm):
118
Width(cm):
71.5
Depth(cm):
42
Language:
Latin
Text Type:
Prose
SUBJECT
Honorand:
Marcus Vibius Annianus Geminus Amelius, priest and duovir
Position:
Civic Office-Holders
Gender:
Male
Awarder:
People (populus) and council (ordo) of Lepcis
Position:
Provincial Cities, their Institutions and Officials
DATE
Earliest:
303
Latest :
350
MAIN REFERENCE
Tantillo, I. and F. Bigi (eds.), Leptis Magna. Una città e le sue iscrizioni in epoca tardoromana, Cassino 2010, 429-433, no. 59, fig. 10.67, pl. 18
Reynolds, J. M. & J. B. Ward-Perkins, The Inscriptions of Roman Tripolitania. In collaboration with S. Aurigemma, R. Bartoccini, G. Caputo, R. Goodchild, P. Romanelli, Roma 1952, no. 608
Statue of Amelius. …at age … of the fatherland …of innocence …. To Marcus Vibius Annianus, of perfectissimus rank, perpetual flamen, pontifex, prefect of all sacred things, high priest of the province of Tripolitania twice, duovir. On account of his merits for the work set up (?) by the will of the same governor (praeses), by acclamation of the people and by decree of the most splendid council (ordo) [this was set up].
