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Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus

Builder of the mausoleum of Emesa (c. 78/79 AD)

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Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus was a Roman.

Gaius Julius Sampsiceramus (; 78 or 79 AD ), "from the Fabia tribe, also known as Seilas, son of Gaius Julius Alexion," was the builder of a mausoleum that formerly stood in the necropolis of Tell Abu Sabun (in modern-day Homs, Syria), as recorded on an inscription said to have belonged to the monument. His relatedness to the Sampsigeramids (the Emesene dynasty of priest-kings) has been deemed possible, probable, or has even been accepted, in which case through Gaius Julius Alexion. The lack of allusion to royal kinship is best explained if the dynasty had been deprived of its kingdom shortly before the mausoleum was built and the said kingdom had been annexed to the Roman province of Syria, which occurred very likely between 72 and the construction of the mausoleum. As worded by Andreas Kropp, "what the builder was really keen on stressing is that he was a Roman citizen bearing the tria nomina."

According to Christian Settipani, Sampsigeramus had a son named Gaius Julius Longinus Sohaemus, by whom he had a grandson, Gaius Julius Avitus, and two great-grandchildren, Julia Bassa and Sohaemus of Armenia.

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Important facts

Born
Emesa
Died
Emesa
Nationality
Also known as
Seilas, Caius Julius Sampsiceramus

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Who was Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus?

builder of the mausoleum of Emesa (c. 78/79 AD)

When was Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus born?

Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus was born in Emesa.

When did Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus die?

Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus died in Emesa.

What nationality was Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus?

Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus

· Wikidata: Q5517443

· DBpedia: Gaius Julius Sampsigeramus

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