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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.

Brothers active in Novae

Melichrisus

Melichrisus
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Mithraic monuments of Novae

 

Inscription with Cautes and Cautopates of Steklen

An unusual feature of this very ancient relief is that Cautopates carries a cockerel upside down, while Cautes carries it right-side up.

CIMRM 2268

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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