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Location

CAES0431

Caesarea, 4th-mid 7th century CE. Chancel screen. Unknown Text.

Transcription

εἰς εἰρήνην

Translation

(Go) in peace.

Diplomatic

Σ ΕΙΡ

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
The text might reflect a biblical passage, since it is found on a chancel screen, but most of the inscription is uncertain and cannot be restored.

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: 1.1 cm; W: 1.7 cm; D: —

Date

300 CE to 650 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

No figures described.

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

  • 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.
    Zotero

Source of transcription

  • 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.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • 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.
    Zotero
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