A Latin Honorific Inscription to Emperor Jovian by Themistius, the Praeses of Lycia, at Andriace

Fatih Yılmaz; Erkan Kurul

doi:10.3989/emerita.2023.08.2317

Authors

Fatih Yılmaz Akdeniz University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5820-3754
Erkan Kurul Akdeniz University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3196-692X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/emerita.2023.08.2317

Keywords:

Andriace, Themistius, Sozomenus, Praeses, Lycia, Libanius

Abstract

During archaeological excavations at Andriace, the harbour of Myra, an honorific inscription was discovered in front of the quay structure just north of the granarium (horrea Hadriani). It was prepared by Arrius Paetus Themistius, the praeses of Lycia province, to honour the Roman emperor Jovian with a statue. The discovery provides new information about Themistius, who was introduced to us only by the sophist Libanius, including his tria nomina and unexplored service period in Lycia. It has also led to reconsidering the tenure of the praesidatus of two uiri clarissimi, Themistius and Sozomenus. In this context, addenda et corrigenda are proposed for another honorific inscription to emperor Julian in Andriace. Finally, the administrative importance of Myra and Andriace in Lycia during the 4^th century is presented.

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Fatih Yılmaz, Akdeniz University

Erkan Kurul, Akdeniz University

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