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Lukyanus Inscription and Horseman Rock Relief – Konya
📍 Location: Beyşehir, Konya
📅 Period: Roman Imperial Era
🗿 Features: Horse relief, Greek inscription
One of Konya’s Historic Monuments: Lukyanus Inscription and Horseman Rock Relief
Located in Beyşehir, Konya, the Lukyanus Inscription and Horseman Rock Relief is a significant artifact from the Roman Imperial Period. Situated 100 meters east of the Fasıllar Hittite Rock Monument, this monument is historically important as it contains an inscription describing ancient horse races and their rules.
In historical sources, this monument is also referred to as the "Lukyanus Monument".
Features of the Monument
🗿 Horseman Rock Relief
🔹 The relief, measuring 1.85 meters in height, is carved into a high rock.
🔹 The depiction of the horse is finely detailed, reflecting the artistic style of Roman-era craftsmanship.
📜 Lukyanus Inscription
🔹 To the right of the relief, at a height of 5 meters from the ground, there is a Greek inscription measuring 0.85 x 0.95 meters.
🔹 The inscription commemorates a young cavalryman named Lukyanus and describes the horse races held in his honor