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Locus

Novae

Novae was initially one of the few great Roman legionary fortresses along the empire’s border, forming part of the defences along the Danube in northern Bulgaria. It lies about 4 km east of the modern town of Svishtov.

Mithraic monuments of Novae

People attested in Novae

Melichrisus

Melichrisus
(100)

Inscriptions from Novae

Inscription with Cautes and Cautopates of Steklen

Deo / Melichrisus / P. Caragoni / Philopalaestri
Melichrisus [slave of] P. Caragonius Philopalaestrus [in charge of the customs office of the sout shore of Danube] [dedicated] to the god [...].
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