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JERU0552

Jerusalem, Roman era. Ossuary. Epitaph.

Transcription

Ὀστᾶ τῶν τοῦ Νεικάνορος Ἀλεξανδρεως ποιησαντος τὰς θύρας. נכנר אלכסא

Translation

The bones of the (sons or descendents) of Nicanor, the Alexandrian, who made the doors. - Nicanor Alexa

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:

Languages

Greek, Hebrew

Dimensions

H: —; W: —; D: 0 cm

Date

63 BCE to 324 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

No figures described.

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

No bibliography available for diplomatic transcription.

Source of transcription

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. “Archaeological and Epigraphic Notes on Palestine.” Palestine Exploration Fund Quarterly Statement, 1903, 125–35.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • Clermont-Ganneau, Charles. “Archaeological and Epigraphic Notes on Palestine.” Palestine Exploration Fund Quarterly Statement, 1903, 125–35.
    Zotero
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