Funerary stele of Aurelius son of Agesas and Hecatea

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The mysterious relic originates from a foreboding family crypt constructed by Aurelius and his wife Hecatea during their lifetime. A stern inscription boldly warns would-be trespassers that any desecration of the tomb will incur a hefty penalty levied against the imperial treasury. Dating back to the 2nd century, funeral epitaphs increasingly mention the recipients of these lavish burial rites, while also cautioning potential grave-looters or those who dared to exploit the tomb's treasures with dire curses and ominous threats.