Stadiasmus Patarensis

The Stadiasmus Patarensis, also known as the Stadiasmus Provinciae Lyciae and the Miliarium Lyciae, is an ancient Roman milliarium from the city of Patara. The stadiasmus, shaped as a pillar, served as a monumental public itinerarium. It has a Greek inscription with a dedication to Claudius and an official announcement of roads being built by the governor, Quintus [Veranius Nepos], in the province of Lycia [et Pamphylia], giving place names and distances. It was discovered in 1993. It has been dated to the year 46 AD.