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The 2000-year-old honorific inscription found in the ancient city of Metropolis, known as the ‘City of the Mother Goddess’ in Izmir, has been deciphered.
The ancient city of Metropolis, spanning from the Hellenistic period to the Roman period, takes its name from the ancient Greek mythological term “Metropolis,” which signifies “mother goddess.”
Metropolis began to gain significance from the 4th century BC onwards and experienced significant development, particularly during the period of the Roman Empire. In the ancient times, following the era of Alexander the Great, the city came under the control of the Diadochi (the successors of Alexander the Great), specifically the Seleucids, who arrived in Anatolia.
The renowned historian Strabo noted that this city was a famous wine center in ancient times.
The translation of the inscription is as follows: “Gaius Fabius, as one of the administrators serving in the region, made efforts to eliminate the unrest caused by Mithridates VI, which resulted in disturbances here, and worked to restore order to the region. Due to these efforts, the people, through a decision taken by the Metropolis Council, have prepared this inscription to honor him and immortalize his name.”
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The ancient city of Metropolis, spanning from the Hellenistic period to the Roman period, takes its name from the ancient Greek mythological term “Metropolis,” which signifies “mother goddess.”
Metropolis began to gain significance from the 4th century BC onwards and experienced significant development, particularly during the period of the Roman Empire. In the ancient times, following the era of Alexander the Great, the city came under the control of the Diadochi (the successors of Alexander the Great), specifically the Seleucids, who arrived in Anatolia.
The renowned historian Strabo noted that this city was a famous wine center in ancient times.
The translation of the inscription is as follows: “Gaius Fabius, as one of the administrators serving in the region, made efforts to eliminate the unrest caused by Mithridates VI, which resulted in disturbances here, and worked to restore order to the region. Due to these efforts, the people, through a decision taken by the Metropolis Council, have prepared this inscription to honor him and immortalize his name.”
The 2000-year-old honorific inscription found in the ancient city of Metropolis has been deciphered - Anatolian Archaeology
The 2000-year-old honorific inscription found in the ancient city of Metropolis has been deciphered. Metropolis...
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