1900 Years ‘Military Diploma’ Found in Adıyaman

An important finding was obtained during the excavations carried out in Adıyaman in order to solve the mystery of the Commagene Kingdom. determined to belong to the 123rd year A military diploma made of bronze was found. The diploma found in the Ancient City of Perre belonged to a person named Calcilius Antiquus and because he served in the army for 20 years. Roman Emperor HadrianIt was prepared by order of So what was written on that diploma?

Ancient history and languages ​​expert prof. Dr. Mustafa Hamdi Sayar The examinations carried out by A.Ş. made it possible to understand who the diploma belongs to and for what purpose it was given. Adıyaman Museum Director Mehmet Alkan, explained the information obtained as a result of the investigations carried out by Sayar as follows: The document states that the person in question after 20 years of military service. service award given and we have determined that there is information showing that the right to marry with their spouses is recognized and that they have gained Roman citizenship.

Here is the military diploma from 1898 years ago

According to the statements made by Mehmet Alkan, the number of bronze military diplomas like this is the total up to 100 thousand pieces. However, about 800 of them managed to survive to the present day. Work on 650 of them is still in progress. For the excavation season of 2021, the military diploma found exciting Alkan stated that they want to find great discoveries in 2022 as well.

By the way, the ruins found in Perre Ancient City this year are from this diploma. is not just let’s say As a result of their excavations, archaeologists managed to unearth water channels, large blocks of stones, a historical Roman fountain and many other artifacts. First time in 2001 The Perre excavations, which started, seem to continue for the next few years.