A 2,100-year-old inscription was found in Turkey: “Antiochus of Commagene calls on people to obey and respect the law.” This was reported by Arkeonews.
The relief sculptures were found by residents of a Turkish village in 2023. They reported this to the museum, and scientists from Oxford and Pisa universities came to examine it. Due to the rugged terrain and rocky slopes, the artifacts unearthed were transported to the city of Perret using military helicopters and ropes.
The inscriptions included the statements of King Antiochus I. Antiochus called on the people to “obey and respect the law.” There is a relief depicting Antiochus I and Mithridates I on the reverse side.
Antiochus I (69-34 BC) ruled the kingdom of Commagene. He belonged to the Armenian Yervandid dynasty, half Greek, half Persian, and claimed descent from King Darius I. Commagene B.C. It had existed since 163. Until it became part of the Roman province of Syria in 72 AD. His grave is at the top of Mount Nemrut.
Scientists believe that the inscription they found will shed light on the history of humanity and Commagene.
This was possible in Egypt before, almost a century later. TO COLLECT II. Statue of Ramesses.