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Caesarea

Caesarea, also known historically as Mazaca, was an ancient city in what is now Kayseri, Turkey.

Mithraic monuments of Caesarea

 

Column of Callimorphus

Callimorphus dedicated this image of the sun god to the invincible sun ’Mythra’.

CIMRM 17

 

Deus Invictus altar from Caesarea

Altar inscription dedicated to Deus Invictus, found at Cherchel (ancient Caesarea of Mauretania).

CIMRM 155

 

Sol Invictus inscription from Caesarea

White marble plate inscription dedicated to Soli Invicto pro salute, from Caesarea of Mauretania (modern Cherchel).

CIMRM 156

Brothers attested in Caesarea

Callimorphus

Callimorphus

Inscriptions from Caesarea

Column of Callimorphus

Solem / Soli invicto / Mythrae / pro salute et incolu/mitate / Chresimi Aug[ustorum] / n[ostrorum] dispensatoris / Callimorphus arkar/ius eiusdem / votum solvit / libens animo.
To the Sun, the Unconquered Sun Mithras. For the health and safety of Chresimus, dispenser of our Emperors, Callimorphus, his treasurer, gladly and willingly fulfilled his vow.

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