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JERU0439

Jerusalem, 4th Century CE to 5th Century CE. Kokh. Funerary (Epitaph).
Transcription

διαφορι

Translation

[no translation]

Diplomatic

ΔΙΑΦΟΡΙ

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
This could be a proper name derived from διαφορά, meaning superiority or advantage, or διαφορός, meaning excellent, convenient, advantageous. It could also be related to the verb διαφέρειν, which conveys a sense of "belonging to" and this is the remain of an inscription reading "the tomb belong to so and so".

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: —; W: —; D: —

Date

300 CE to 500 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

No figures described.

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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"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," JERU0439, 8 December 2025. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89