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Military diploma found in Turkey


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There was a recent thread about a military diploma found in the Roman province of Pannonia (see below). Here is an article about a military diploma recently found in Turkey.

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Archaeologists have discovered a bronze military diploma dating back 1,898 years ago during excavations in the ancient city of Perre, located in the southeastern Turkish province of Adıyaman.

Noting that there was an inscription written in Latin on the diploma, Alkan added: “The inscription includes information about Calcilius Antiquus, who served in the military during the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian. This person in question was given an award after serving in the military for 20 years. He was given the right to marry and gained Roman citizenship.”

 

 

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https://bulletinobserver.com/2021/12/29/1898-year-old-bronze-military-diploma-found-in-turkeys-perre/

 

https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/1898-year-old-bronze-military-diploma-found-in-turkeys-perre/news/amp

There were probably many thousands of military diplomas issued. Fewer than a thousand (many in just fragments) have been recovered. These diplomas would certify a soldier’s military honorable service and would entitle him to various rights and privileges.

 


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_military_diploma

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