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Mosaic from Piazzale delle Corporazioni, Station 23, showing a lighthouse, two ships, two dolphins and an octopus. Applies to shipping from Sullectum (Africa, Byzacium).

The inscription has been incorrectly restored, and may have indicated NE[gotiantes] [navic]VLARI SYLLECTI[ni].

Additional details on mosaics from the Square of the Corporations can be found at:
http://ostia-antica.org/piazzale/corp.htm

 

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