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ALJI0001

Jordan. Umm Al-Jimal, First to Third Century CE. Basalt tombstone. Epitaph.

Transcription

Ἰατουρος Θαιμου ἐτῶν μη

Translation

Yatur (son) of Taymallah age 48.

Diplomatic

ΙΑΤΟΥ ΡΟΣ ΘΑΙΜ ΑΛΛΑ ΟΥΕΤ ΜΗ

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Notes
The tombstone was originally from the necropolis of a pre-Christian community southeast of Umm al-Jimal and was later reused in the construction of the Byzantine community.

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: 126 cm; W: 33 cm; D: —

Date

1 CE to 299 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

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Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

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Source of transcription

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Source of translation

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Other sources

  • Said, Salah. “Two New Greek Inscriptions With The Name YTWR From Umm Al-Jimal.” Palestine Exploration Quarterly, 2006, 125–32.
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