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IRT 895 and 896: Two inscriptions from Gheriat el-Garbia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2015

Abstract

IRT 895 refers to the construction of a burgus at Gheriat in the reign of Severus Alexander. From its location when first discovered it is clear that it related to the building of the circular tower about 1 km north-east of the fort and not to the fort itself. Up until now the tower has generally been considered of post-Roman date. IRT 896 refers to repairs to the fort under Gordian III. A suggestion is made about the garrison of Gheriat at that date and the history of this unit, the cohors I Syrorum sagittariorum, is reviewed.

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Copyright © Society for Libyan Studies 1985

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