Limestone funerary cippus, Imperial, ca. 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Limestone, H.: 17 15/16 in. (45.6 cm), Cesnola Inscriptions, The inscription on this poorly-made cylindrical cippus can be clearly read. It has long been taken to be the grave marker of Olympos, but his name is given in the genitive instead of in the vocative case for it should say “Farewell (or Courage), Olympos
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Limestone funerary cippus, Imperial, ca, 2nd–3rd century .D, Roman, Cypriot, Limestone, H, 17 15/16, 45.6 cm, Cesnola Inscriptions, inscription, poorly, cylindrical, read, long, grave marker, Olympos, name, given, genitive, vocative case, should say, Farewell, Courage
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