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Location
SHIL0001
Shiloh, c. 500 CE. Mosaic floor. Prayer.
Transcription Ὑπὲρ
ἀναπαύσεως Πορφυρίου
καὶ Ἰακκώβου ἀδελφοῦ |
Translation For the repose of the brothers Porphyrios and Jacob. |
Diplomatic [no diplomatic] |
- Terminus post quem:
- Terminus ante quem:
Languages
Greek
Dimensions
H: 7100 cm; W: 4800 cm; D: —
Date
450 CE to 550 CE
Current location
No provenance provided.
Figures
Medallion surrounding inscription
Bibliography
Source of diplomatic
No bibliography available for diplomatic transcription.
Source of transcription
- ZoteroMadden, Andrew. Corpus of Byzantine Church Mosaic Pavements from Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Colloquia Antiqua 13. Leuven: Peeters, 2014.
Source of translation
- ZoteroMadden, Andrew. Corpus of Byzantine Church Mosaic Pavements from Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Colloquia Antiqua 13. Leuven: Peeters, 2014.
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"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," SHIL0001, 18 November 2025. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89