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Location

MARE0141

Maresha, Early Roman Period. Potsherd. Label.

Transcription

חניה

Translation

ḤNYH

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
The name חניה is a variant of חוני, and is documented at Elephantine. It is also attested as the name of one of the priests of the Ḥezir family.

Languages

Hebrew, Aramaic

Dimensions

H: 14.5 cm; W: 15.5 cm; D: —

Date

63 BCE to 132 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

No figures described.

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

  • Eshel, Esther. “Inscriptions in Hebrew, Aramaic and Phoenician Script.” In Maresha Excavations Final Report III, 35–88. IAA Reports 45. Jerusalem: Israel Antiquities Authority, 2010.
    Zotero

Source of transcription

  • Eshel, Esther. “Inscriptions in Hebrew, Aramaic and Phoenician Script.” In Maresha Excavations Final Report III, 35–88. IAA Reports 45. Jerusalem: Israel Antiquities Authority, 2010.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • Eshel, Esther. “Inscriptions in Hebrew, Aramaic and Phoenician Script.” In Maresha Excavations Final Report III, 35–88. IAA Reports 45. Jerusalem: Israel Antiquities Authority, 2010.
    Zotero
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