1. Trial and execution at the field of Sextus

    · Field of Sextus, near Carthage, Roman Africa (modern Tunisia)

    Trial and execution at the field of Sextus
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    Cyprian was brought before Galerius Maximus at the estate of Sextus, sentenced to execution by the sword, and led into the estate's field, where he was killed. The Acta dates the execution to 14 September 258. The precise field is not securely located; coordinates represent nearby ancient Carthage.

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