Epitaph of Marcus Junius Martialis

Edition

D(is) · M(anibus) · s(acrum)
M(arcus) · Iunius · M(arci) · [f(ilius)]
Martialis
Italicens[is]
5aann(orum) · LXV[c. 0 - 2]
pius · in su[is]
h(ic) · s(itus) · e(st) · s(it) · t(ibi) · t(erra) · l(evis)

Apparatus

L.1 CIL 2.1445 omits this line, which is outside of the main body of the inscription. Stone broken on the right side.

Translation

Sacred to the Spirits of the Dead, Marcus Iunius Martialis, son of Marcus, of Italica, 65+ years old, he was dutiful to his own, here he lies, may the earth rest lightly upon you.

Commentary

Bibliography

963 5,916 1445 30827

Bibliography

CILII: 5,916

CILII: 1445

EDH: 30827

HEpOnl: 963

Object Type

Stele

Date

CE 201-230

Modern Findspot

Alameda, Malaga

Ancient Findspot

Urgapa

Conventus

Astigitanus

Province

Baetica

People

Marcus Junius Martialis