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ELUS0051

Negev. Elusa (Haluza). 597 CE. Limestone tombstone. Epitaph.

Transcription

+ Ἀναπάη ὁ μακάριος Σεργίος ἐν μηνὶ Δίου ιϛʹ ἰνδικτιῶνος αʹ ἔτους υϟβʹ

Translation

The blessed Sergius, went to rest on the 16th of Dios, 1st indiction, year 492.

Diplomatic

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Notes
The stone is vertically chisel dressed. The surface on the right side of the stone has been weathered away. The date in the inscription refers to November 2, 597 CE.

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: 27 cm; W: 12 cm; D: 5 cm

Date

550 CE to 600 CE

Current location

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Figures

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Bibliography

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Source of translation

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Other sources

  • Kirk, G.E., and Philippe Gignoux. “Greek Funerary Inscriptions and Ostraca from Elusa.” ’Atiqot 28 (1996): 171–86.
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