Obelisk of Gaius Cassius Philiscus, Ancient Roman obelisk in İznik, Turkey
The Obelisk of Gaius Cassius Philiscus is a stone monument standing in İznik that dates to the early imperial period and bears carved inscriptions. The shaft rises in classical form, with Latin text etched into its surface that relates to the Roman governor who commissioned it.
The monument was erected in the 1st century AD and stands as evidence of Roman authority in the Bithynian region. It is among the few surviving stone monuments from this period that directly reference a specific Roman official.
The inscriptions on the obelisk document the administrative and social structures of Roman society in Asia Minor during the imperial period.
The monument sits in central İznik and is easily found by following the main streets toward the historical core. Informational signs nearby help visitors understand what they are looking at.
The inscriptions on the monument are notably well preserved, making it possible to read the governor's name and titles directly. This makes it a rare example of detailed information about a single Roman official from this era.
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