Greek Inscription from Acmonia

2nd Half of 1st Century

This building was erected by Julia Severa; P[ublius] Tyrronios Clados, ruler of the synagogue for life [archisynagōgos dia biou], and Lucius, son of Lucius, ruler of the synagogue [archisynagōgos], and Popilios Zoticos, ruler [archōn], restored it with their own funds and with money which had been contributed: they painted the walls and the ceiling…

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