temple; block; wall

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Object Type: temple; block; wall
Museum number: 1870,0320.88
Description: Marble wall block from the temple of Athena at Priene, inscribed on two sides. The inscription on the front records the gift of funds from Alexander the Great to complete the temple. The inscription on the side (Inscription 403A) records the award made by Rhodes concerning the disputed lands by Karion and Dryussa, and is in favour of Priene.
Producer name
Cultures/periods
Production date: 334BC-330BC (circa)
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Temple of Athena Polias (Priene)
Materials
Dimensions: Length: 120.65 centimetres; Width: 49.53 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Inscription / The Collection of Ancient Greek Inscriptions in the British Museum (399); CIG (2904)
Location: On display (G22)
Subjects
Associated names: Named in inscription: Alexander the Great; Named in inscription: Athena/Minerva
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1870
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1870,0320.88
Conservation: Treatment: 23 Mar 1995; Treatment: 20 Nov 1995

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