V. 
170 RUINS OF CH^RONEA. 
CHAP. An inscription found at Smyrna in honour of the 
Platonic philosopher Theon, is given by Spon, in 
his Miscellanea^ 
Follov/ing the aqueduct towards the theatre, 
we found, upon the right hand, a subterraneous 
passage, extending towards the theatre, and per- 
haps passing under it. The entrance is Uke that 
of a ivell, hned with antient tiles : the whole 
being closed, and covered with masonry. At the 
entrance there are two inscriptions, beautifully 
cut ; but a part of one of them alone is legible, 
belonging to a metrical composition. 
.... ANAPEZZIXAPONAA 
AIXANOPKAI<!)ISOAOPnin 
APMOAlOinOAEMn 
The well at the entrance is about twelve feet in 
depth. Having descended to the bottom, we 
found an arched opening, offering a passage 
towards the v.^N.^v. but immediately after- 
wards inclining towards w.s.m'. Proceeding 
along the vaulted passage, to the distance of 
(1) Eruditse Antiquitatis Miscell. Sect. i\. p. 135. Lugd. 1G85. 
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KON . <I)IA020^0N 
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