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CAES0226

Caesarea. Fourth to mid seventh century, CE. Slightly irregular light gray marble plaque.
Transcription

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Translation

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Diplomatic

+ Θήκη

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
Slightly irregular light gray marble plaque. Both faces are smooth, the inscribed face having been finished with a rasp. The back has traces of plaster. Edges are rough and irregular. In the upper left corner are carved a cross and the first letter of an epitaph beginning with θήκη. A second letter is slightly scratched. The rest of an epitaph was left uncarved.

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Dimensions

H: 17 cm; W: 20 cm; D: —

Date

300 CE to 650 CE

Current location

Israel Antiquities Authority

Figures

  • Cross beginning of line 1

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

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Source of transcription

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Source of translation

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Other sources

  • Lehmann, Clayton Miles, and Kenneth G. Holum. “The Greek and Latin Inscriptions of Caesarea Maritima.” In Joint Expedition to Caesarea Maritima Excavation Reports, Vol. 5. Boston: American Schools of Oriental Research, 2000.
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