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Location

JERU0418

Jerusalem, 1st Century BCE to 5th Century CE. Ossuary. Funerary (Epitaph).

Transcription

יהוסףמנחם Μανάημος

Translation

Joseph Menahem. Menahem.

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
This seems to be an example of double names rather than a patronymic, where the first name is akin to a praenomen.

Languages

Greek, Hebrew

Dimensions

H: —; W: —; D: —

Date

100 BCE to 500 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

  • Three roses drawn with a compass on ossuary

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. Archaeological Researches in Palestine. Vol. 1. 2 vols. London: Palestine Exploration Fund, 1896.
    Zotero

Source of transcription

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. Archaeological Researches in Palestine. Vol. 1. 2 vols. London: Palestine Exploration Fund, 1896.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. Archaeological Researches in Palestine. Vol. 1. 2 vols. London: Palestine Exploration Fund, 1896.
    Zotero
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