TOMB 85A 
 During
the excavation campaign of 1988-89 a small tomb
"a cassone", called tomb 85a, has been found. The tomb is located
in the westernmost part of the necropolis and runs parallel with
the Via Severiana.
In a later time an aedicula has been attached on the long side,
facing the Via Severiana. This aedicula has a triangular tympanum
on which the following inscription has been found:
D(is) M(anibus)
P(ublius) SILANVS PROTVS
APHRODITE PIENTISSIMAE
BENE MERENTI FECIT
VIXIT ANN(is) XVII
MENSIBUS V
The grave was built by Publius Silanus Protus
for his very pious and devoted Aphrodite,
who passed away at the age of 17 years and 5 months.
Tomb 85a is now again covered with sand and can't be seen.
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