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HAMM0005

Galilee. Hammatha. 300 - 700 CE. Slab. Dedicatory.
Transcription

Ἐν τᾦ ἀγίῳ τόπῳ τούτῳ μνησθῇ Ἀσκληπίος.

Translation

In this holy place may Ascelpius be remembered.

Diplomatic

ΕΝΤWΑ ΤΟΥΤΩΜΝΗϹΘΗΑϹΚ ΠΙϹ

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
Votive feet were often dedicated to pagan gods, especially by pilgrims at the end of their journey, but in this case the later date and the orientation of the drawing toward Mecca are a clear indication of the Islamic origin and significance.

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: 156 cm; W: 83.2 cm; D: 4.9 cm

Date

300 CE to 700 CE

Current location

Israel Museum or IAA storehouse, Romema, Jerusalem

Figures

  • Rough outlines of two hands and two feets drawn alternately and pointing to the southeast centered in the lower half of the stone

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

No bibliography available for diplomatic transcription.

Source of transcription

No bibliography available for transcription.

Source of translation

No bibliography available for translation.

Other sources

  • Di Segni, Leah. “The Greek Inscriptions of Hammat Gader.” In The Roman Baths of Hammat Gader: Final Report, edited by Yizhar Hirschfeld, 185–266. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society, 1997.
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