| Priene inscription of Alexander the Great | |
|---|---|
 Part of the Priene Inscription on display in the British Museum | |
| Material | Marble |
| Size | 120 cm wide and 49.5 cm high |
| Writing | Ancient Greek |
| Created | c.330 BC |
| Discovered | 1868-9 Priene |
| Discovered by | Richard Popplewell Pullan |
| Present location | British Museum, London |
| Identification | 1870,0320.88 |
| Registration | 1870,0320.88 |
The Priene inscription is a dedicatory inscription by Alexander the Great, which was discovered at the Temple of Athena Polias in Priene (modern Turkey), in the nineteenth century. It now forms an important part of the British Museum's Ancient Greek epigraphic collection and provides a direct link to one of the most famous persons in ancient history.[1] This inscription (circa 330 BC) is about the dedication of a temple by Alexander to Athena Polias, which has been held at the British Museum in London.