Images
Location
JAFF0084
Jaffa, Fourth to fifth century CE. Mosaic. Funerary (Epitaph).
Transcription Εὐψυχείτωσαν πάντες
οἱ ὧδε· ταῦτα. |
Translation Be of good courage, all who (are buried) here. This (is it!). |
Diplomatic ΕΥΨΥΧΙΤΩ
ΣΑΝΠΑΝΤΕΣ
ΟΙΩΔΕΤΑΥΤΑ |
- Terminus post quem:
- Terminus ante quem:
Languages
Greek
Dimensions
H: 76 cm; W: 76 cm; D: —
Date
300 CE to 499 CE
Current location
No provenance provided.
Figures
"two rows of white tesserae enclosing a pattern of white rhombi and red triangles" outer frame of medallion
Single row of black tesserae inner frame of medallion
Ivy leaf in black tesserae below the inscription, inside the double frame
Bibliography
Source of diplomatic
- ZoteroDi Segni, Leah. “A Greek Inscription from the French Hospital Compound, Yafo (Jaffa).” ’Atiqot 100 (2020).
Source of transcription
- ZoteroDi Segni, Leah. “A Greek Inscription from the French Hospital Compound, Yafo (Jaffa).” ’Atiqot 100 (2020).
Source of translation
- ZoteroDi Segni, Leah. “A Greek Inscription from the French Hospital Compound, Yafo (Jaffa).” ’Atiqot 100 (2020).
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The project can be cited as:
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," JAFF0084, 11 July 2026. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89