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SHIK0005
Shikmona, Late 4th-early 5th century CE. Mosaic floor. Dedicatory.
Transcription Ἐπὶ
ΟΥ τοῦ ἁγιωτάτου
καὶ
ἐπισκόπου ὁ εὐλαβέστατος
ἐψήφωσεν διὰ
σπουδῆς
οἰκονόμου + |
Translation In the year during the time of [name] the most holy and [attribute] bishop (?),
the reverent [name and title] laid this mosaic by the car of [name], the
steward. |
Diplomatic [no diplomatic] |
- Terminus post quem:
- Terminus ante quem:
Languages
Greek
Dimensions
H: 72 cm; W: 70 cm; D: —
Date
375 CE to 425 CE
Current location
No provenance provided.
Figures
No figures described.
Bibliography
Source of diplomatic
- ZoteroEisenberg, Michael, and Gregor Staab. “Inscriptions from the Renewed Excavations at Tell Es-Samak (Porphyreon/Sycamina).” Michmanim 29 (2021): 18-21*.
Source of transcription
- ZoteroEisenberg, Michael, and Gregor Staab. “Inscriptions from the Renewed Excavations at Tell Es-Samak (Porphyreon/Sycamina).” Michmanim 29 (2021): 18-21*.
Source of translation
- ZoteroEisenberg, Michael, and Gregor Staab. “Inscriptions from the Renewed Excavations at Tell Es-Samak (Porphyreon/Sycamina).” Michmanim 29 (2021): 18-21*.
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Satlow, Michael L., ed. 2002 - . “Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine.” Brown University. https://doi.org/10.26300/PZ1D-ST89This inscription can be cited as:
"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," SHIK0005, 21 April 2026. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89