It is stated that this ancient object, which is said to be dedicated to the mysterious god Jupiter Dolichenus, who was respected by many Roman soldiers, is a golden votive plate.
An expedition team consisting of Poles and Georgians found the work, which has both historical and symbolic value.
Prof. from the Center for Mediterranean Archeology at the University of Warsaw. Radoslaw Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski said, “It is rare to find such a perfectly preserved votive offering dedicated to Jupiter Dolichenus. This discovery demonstrates the spread of the cult of this god among Roman legionnaires stationed on the borders of the empire.” he said.
Jupiter Dolichenus, who was considered a mysterious god for the Romans, was very popular in Rome, especially in the 2nd century AD.
The Gonio-Apsaros fortress on the Turkish border was an important strategic outpost for centuries.
