Latin Inscription Cast.

The Classical department has recently received from Italy a cast of a very ancient inscription found in the Roman Forum under the so-called black stone where tradition says that Romulus was buried. This is the oldest Latin inscription that has ever been discovered, dating it is supposed by many, as far back as the seventh century B. C., and certainly before 500 B. C. The inscription seems to contain directions for offering sacrifice at this holy spot, the tomb of Romulus. The original was unearthed in June, 1899 and this cast is the first that has been imported to America. It is now on exhibition in Harvard 1.