The Roman civilization produced a large number of written documents on durable materials (stone, marble, metal, pottery, etc.). These provide us with a wealth of information about various aspects of social, political, economic and religious life in the Classical Antiquity.

Latin epigraphy is made up of sacred, honorary and, most abundantly, funerary inscriptions that explain the history of people and families.

They are often written in large letters, making them easy to read.

Another notable characteristic of the Latin inscriptions is the almost infinite number of abbreviations of words and names and also the use of initials and links between letters.

Although they are usually written in Latin, some are in other languages, such as Greek. They were the filter, the passing of knowledge and survival in a Roman world made up of diverse cultures. Latin epigraphy was an important vehicle for the spreading of culture.