Pauli Gerrei trilingual inscription

The Pauli Gerrei trilingual inscription is a votive gift found in San Nicolò Gerrei, Sardinia, in 1861. It features inscriptions in Latin, Greek, and Phoenician on a bronze column base discovered by notary Michele Cappai near the Strada statale 387 del Gerrei. The stele was donated to Turin's Museum of Antiquities by Spano, who later became a senator. Known as KAI 66 and CIS I 143, it is a significant artifact for studying ancient languages and cultures.

The inscription honors a healing deity comparable to Phoenician Eshmun and Greco-Roman Asclepius. The Latin text refers to Cleon as a "servant," while the Greek and Punic inscriptions depict him in roles suggesting higher status, reflecting social and linguistic nuances. The artifact has been studied extensively, with notable contributions from scholars like Ritschl, Levy, and Moriggi, highlighting its importance for understanding plurilingualism and identity in ancient Mediterranean contexts.

In 2009, the mayor of Turin requested the inscription's return to Sardinia, emphasizing its cultural significance. The artifact remains a key subject of research, with recent studies focusing on its linguistic and historical implications.