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BSHE0008
Scythopolis-Beth Shean, 521-522 CE. Building Slab. Dedicatory.
Transcription Ἀρχὴ ἔργου θαυμαστοῦ
Φλαουίου
Ὀρέστου
μεγαλοπρεπεστάτου
ἄρχοντος |
Translation Starting point of the wondrous work of Flavius Orestes, the most magnificent
governor. |
Diplomatic +ΑΡΧΗΡΓΟΥ ΘΑΥΜΑΣΤΟΥ ΦΛ ς∙ΟΡΕΣΤΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΠΡ ς∙ΑΡΧ |
- Terminus post quem:
- Terminus ante quem:
Languages
Greek
Dimensions
H: 60 cm; W: 80 cm; D: —
Date
521 CE to 522 CE
Current location
In situ as of March 12, 2013
Figures
Cross before inscription
Bibliography
Source of diplomatic
- ZoteroDi Segni, Leah. “Dated Greek Inscriptions from Palestine from the Roman and Byzantine Periods.” PhD Dissertation, Hebrew University, 1997. (IIP-563).
Source of transcription
- ZoteroDi Segni, Leah. “Dated Greek Inscriptions from Palestine from the Roman and Byzantine Periods.” PhD Dissertation, Hebrew University, 1997. (IIP-563).
Source of translation
- ZoteroDi Segni, Leah. “Dated Greek Inscriptions from Palestine from the Roman and Byzantine Periods.” PhD Dissertation, Hebrew University, 1997. (IIP-563).
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Satlow, Michael L., ed. 2002 - . “Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine.” Brown University. https://doi.org/10.26300/PZ1D-ST89This inscription can be cited as:
"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," BSHE0008, 11 July 2026. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89