Inscription from Lerga

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Inscription from Lerga, Roman funerary stele in Museum of Navarre, Spain.

The sandstone monument, measuring 125 centimeters in height and 69 centimeters in width, displays Latin inscriptions with Proto-Basque elements.

Dating from the second century CE, this stele was discovered near Lerga and contains the Proto-Basque name Umme Sahar, meaning Old Child.

The inscription represents early evidence of Vasconic-Aquitanian language usage in the region of Hispania Citerior during Roman times.

Visitors can examine this archaeological artifact at the Museum of Navarre under inventory number IRMusNav 00050.

The stele provides researchers with valuable information about the interaction between Latin and Proto-Basque languages in ancient Navarre.

Location: Navarre

Inception: 2 century

Height: 125 cm

Width: 69 cm

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 42.81950,-1.64640

Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:56

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