Mithraic monuments of Lambaesis
Mithraeum of Lambaesis
The Mithraeum of Tazoult / Lambèse is one of the best preserved Mithras's temples in Africa.
Inscriptions of Valerius Maximianus at Lambaesis
These twin inscriptions found in the Mithraeum of Tazoult were dedicated by the legate Marcus Valerius Maximianus.
CIMRM 137
Altar by Marcus Aurelius Sabinus
This altar to the god Sol invicto Mithra was erected by a legate during Maximin's reign in Lambaesis, Numidia.
CIMRM 134
Inscriptions of Lambaesis
Deo in/victo / Mithrae / sac(rum) / M. Val(erius) Maximianus / leg(atus) aug(usti) pr(o)pr(aetore).
Dedicated to Sol invicible god Mitrhas. Marcus Valerius Maximianus, Augustus's legate prorector.
Inscriptions of Valerius Maximianus at Lambaesis
Deo Sol(i) in/victo Mi/thrae / M. Aurel(ius) / M(arci) f(ilius) Sergi/s Carnu/nto Sabi/nus prae/fect(us) leg(ionis) / III aug(ustae) p(iae) v(indicis) / Maximi/nianae v(otum) s(olvit) l(ibens) m(erito).
To the invincible Sol god Mithras, Marcus Aurelius Sabinus, son of Marcus, enrolled in the Sergia tribe, (originally from) Carnuntum, prefect of the pious and vengeful legion III Augustus, [[devoted to Maximin]], has willingly and justly fulfilled his vow.
References
- Marcel Le Glay (1954) Le Mithraeum de Lambèse
- Bricault; Roy (2021) Les cultes de Mithra dans l'Empire Romain
- Epigraphik-Datenbank Clauss / Slaby. Altar by Marcus Aurelius Sabinus in EDCS