The Epitaph of Valeriana is a fascinating 5th-century marble inscription, one of the earliest in Gaul to be dated using the indiction system.
This system, introduced in Rome in 312 CE, established 15-year cycles for tax base revisions, a practical method for dating public acts. The inscription’s year is marked by its position within the cycle, offering a glimpse into the evolving administrative practices of the late Roman Empire.
The use of indiction became common in Gaul by the late 5th century. Explore the historical significance of this inscription and its place in the development of early medieval systems, with connections to the Narbovia Museum in Narbonne, France.
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