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The earliest Greek inscription on the columns. This Greek inscription honors Titus Flavius Maximus, a philospher and the patron of Varius Seleucus, “curator of ships of the colony of Caesarea.” Because Caesarea became a Roman colony in 71 C.E., the inscription must date to after that time.

“Varius Seleucos, curator of ships of the colony of Caesarea, [honors his] patron, Titus Flavius Maximus, philosopher.” Because Caesarea became a Roman colony in 71 C.E., the inscription must date to after that time.