This tombstone was set up outside the Roman fort at South Shields in NE England. It records a British woman called Regina and a man called Barates from Palmyra in Syria. Regina was a slave, but Barates freed her and married her. When she died aged 30, he made the tombstone for her.🏺 ClassicsTober24

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Came across Arbeia Roman fort quite by accident just a few years ago when staying in South Shields for work. It is an amazing reconstruction and excavation that should be more widely known about and visited. Remember this lady's moving tribute in stone. Thanks for the reminder.