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Rambles in Rome : an archæological and historical guide to the museums, galleries, villas, churches, and antiquities of Rome and the Campagna (1887)

Forbes, S. Russell · London ; New York : T.Nelson · leaf 96

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t one contains a hexagonal pedestal toFlavia Publicia. From the marble and fresco decorations found here,these rooms were most probably the apartment of the High VestalVirgin. The inscriptions to the High Vestals found, date between 180 and364 A.D., and were erected in retuni for some advantage… … 54 RAMBLE I. do not refer to the Virgins. Commencing with the first pedestal atthe top of the entry steps, they read as follows :— Flavia Publicia. Erected July 9, 283 a.d. Concordiae. Dedicated June 9,364. She was tlie last High Vestal,and her name was erased because she became a Christian. Ccelia…

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