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Romano-British sculpture, tombstone of Sextus Valerius Genialis, circa 60AD. Found at Watermoor, Cirencester SEXTVS VALE/RIVS GENIALIS/EQ(u)ES ALAE  TRHAEC(um)/  CIVIS  FRISIAVS  TVR(ma)  GENIALIS  AN(norum)  XXXX  ST(ipendiorum) XX/H(ic)  S(itus) E(st) (h)E(res) F(aciendum) C(uravit), Translation of inscription:                                  'Sexus Valerius Genialis, trooper of the Cavalry Regiment of Thracians, a Frisian tribesman, from the troop of Genialis, aged 40, of 20 years service, lies buried here. His heir had this set up.'

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  • Title: Genialis Tombstone
  • Location: Watermoor, Cirencester

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