Inscription of Chemtou

Fragmentary Latin inscription from Simitthus (Chemtou), dated to the reign of Caracalla and Julia Maesa. It refers to a restoration (?) and concludes with the fulfilment of a vow to Cautes and Cautopates, attesting the presence of Mithraic elements at the site. Although the original architectural context is not documented, the inscription constitutes one of the few African testimonies in which the Mithraic torchbearers are directly named.La seconde inscription, évoquée par L. Bricault, a été découverte à Simitthus (Chemtou). Elle remonte au règne de l’empereur Élagabal (218-222 aprè…