TOMB 63
Tomb 63 was originally built in opus reticulatum
(small stones of tufa in check pattern).
It is turned towards the Via Severiana and has an inscription
above the entrance.
The slab with the inscription is placed in a small part of the facade
built in brick.
This brick part dates from a second period of use.
DIS MANIBVS
ALFIAE M(arci) F(iliae) PROCILLAE
ET CLAVDIAE HYGIAE
CONIVGIB(us) KARISSIM(is) FECIT
P(ublius) SEXTILIVS PANNYCHIANVS
ET SIBI POSTERISQVE SVORVM
Publius Sextilius Pannychianus has built this
tomb for Alfia Procilla,
daughter of Marcus, and for Claudia Hygia, his beloved wives, and for
himself
and for his heirs.
The husband had obviously remarried.
Tomb 63 dates back to the time of Trajan (about 125 AD).
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