dedicated by Lucius Annius Maton.This stone inscription, discovered in Volubilis, a Roman city in Morocco

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The inscription reads:

Imp(eratori) Caes(ari) Aug(usto) / divo Antonino Pio / L(ucius) Annius Matun / Anni Honorati lib(ertus) / ob honor(em) IIIIIIvir(atus) / p(osuit) d(edicavitque)





This stone inscription, discovered in Volubilis, a Roman city in Morocco, was created and dedicated by Lucius Annius Maton, a Roman official who served as a prefect and local magistrate overseeing religious and public affairs in the city. The inscription reflects Lucius Annius Maton's gratitude and loyalty to his patron and benefactor Annius Honoratus, who aided his ascent from slavery to a prominent position. Annius Honoratus served as the editor of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. Antoninus Pius was renowned for his peaceful and prosperous reign, and his adoption of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. The inscription, which reads "Imp(eratori) Caes(ari) Aug(usto) / divo Antonino Pio / L(ucius) Annius Matun / Anni Honorati lib(ertus) / ob honor(em) IIIIIIvir(atus) / p(osuit) d(edicavitque)," serves as a testament to the historical significance of this period.The inscription provides valuable insight into the social and political dynamics of Roman North Africa during the second century AD. It sheds light on the complex relationships between patrons and clients, as well as the role of slavery in Roman society. Moreover, it highlights the enduring legacy of Emperor Antoninus Pius, whose reign was marked by stability and prosperity. The discovery of this inscription underscores the importance of archaeology in uncovering the hidden histories of ancient civilizations.



Lucius Annius Maton





 Annius Honoratus


 




Emperor Antoninus Pius





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