A Gallic legionnaire born in Lyon and deceased in Africa |
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Origin: Haïdra (Ammaedara) Dating: Towards 71-74 A.D. Materials: Limestone
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A funerary stele of a Gallic legionnaire. The inscription tells us that his name was M. Licinius Fidelis, that he was from Lyon, and that he died in Africa at the age of 32. In the middle of the niche, the deceased is depicted while standing up, wearing his military gear, and holding two harnessed horses’ bridles.
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