An Interesting Discovery at Alba Iulia: Could It Be an Inscription with the Name of Saint Methodius?
An Interesting Discovery at Alba Iulia: Could It Be an Inscription with the Name of Saint Methodius?

Summary/Abstract: The present article focuses upon an interesting discovery made during the archaeological research carried out at Alba Iulia–“Stația de Salvare,” concerning the elements of rite and funeral ritual of grave 624, which most likely belongs to a male child. In the sepulchral pit of the abovementioned grave one can observe animal remains, egg-shells, coal, a pear-shaped bell, an iron blade and the deposition of two ceramic vessels. Of these two, the amphora features on its shoulder an inscription engraved in Greek letters. This inscription consists of five letters of different heights and it is widely discussed in the present article.

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