The Pilate Inscription. In 1961 Italian archaeologist Antonio Frova discovered a Latin inscription at Caesarea Maritima. This inscription names Pontius Pilate as Prefect. It is the only archaeological evidence of both Pilate's name and title. Most believe that the inscription was part of a temple dedication in honor of Tiberius Caesar. The inscription on display in our museum is a full scale replica based in the one we saw at the Bible Museum and Resource Center in Collierville, Tenn. (Operated by Don Bassett).