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Altar to Minerva from the Roman fort of Segontium

Altar to Minerva from the Roman fort of Segontium Sandstone altar dedicated to the goddess Minerva by Aurelius Sabinianus, record keeper of the auxilary unit. Minerva was the goddess of war, wisdom and crafts. This small altar would have served as a votive gift to the goddess. Found in the debris of the underground strongroom of the headquarters building. Deae / Minervae / Aur(elius) Sabini/anus act(arius) / u(otum) s(oluit) / (ibens) m(erito). To the goddess Minerva Aurelius Sabinianus, actarius, willingly and deservedly fulfilled his vow.


Item reference: : GTJ31583

This item comes from: Segontium Roman Museum (Item reference: 23.292/9).
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