The Monument M (Argos)

 Roman Empire, historic ruins

In the north of the Dromos in Agora is found a square monumental pedestal (6.2 x 6.2 m.) that is dated in the Roman imperial times (2nd century AD). Marmor fragments that were found in the wider area and they are derived from its upper structure testify the monument's luxury. Monument should was used as a grave or cenotaph. The privilege to be buried somebody in a public space referred to distinguished members of the society who had honoured the city with benefactions or heroic acts during their life. The traveller Pausanias, who visited Argos during the 2nd century AD, mentions many such burial monuments or cenotaphs that adorned the ancient Agora. Unfortunately was not saved up to nowadays an inscription or another testimony that would reveal the identity of the eminent Argive, in honour of who this monument had been constructed.