Inscriptions from Israel and Palestine
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Jerash, 66-106 CE. Epitaph.
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Ziemices Ziopen filius eques alae Thracum Augustae turmae Cai Vesperi, hic situs est. heres fecit ex testamento. Ζιμικένθις Ἐζιωπῆν υἱός, ἱππεὺς εἴλης Θρᾳκῶν Σεβαστῆς τύρμης Γαίω Ἑσπερίω ἐνθέδε κεῖται. ἐπύησενἐποίησεν ὁ κληρονόμος ἐγ διαθήκης.

Translation

Ziemices, son of Ziope, cavalryman of ala I Thracum Augusta, of the detachment commanded by Gaius Vesper, is placed here. Erected by his heir in accordance with his will. [repeats in Greek]

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

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Languages

Greek, Latin

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H: —; W: —; D: —

Date

66 CE to 106 CE

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Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

  • Zeichmann, Christopher. Database of Military Inscriptions and Papyri of Early Roman Palestine. Aquila Legionis 24. Madrid: Signifer, 2022.
    Zotero

Source of transcription

  • Zeichmann, Christopher. Database of Military Inscriptions and Papyri of Early Roman Palestine. Aquila Legionis 24. Madrid: Signifer, 2022.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • Zeichmann, Christopher. Database of Military Inscriptions and Papyri of Early Roman Palestine. Aquila Legionis 24. Madrid: Signifer, 2022.
    Zotero
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