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TDOR0003
Tel Dor, 138-137 BCE. Sling bullet. Label.
Transcription Τρύφωνος
νίκη
דאר ε
Δωριτῶν
πόλεως. Ῥοῦγεῦσαι |
Translation For the victoryof TryphonDor. Year 5.Of the city of Dorians.
Havea taste of sumac. |
Diplomatic [no diplomatic] |
- Terminus post quem:
- Terminus ante quem:
Languages
Greek, Hebrew
Dimensions
H: 3.9 cm; W: 1.9 cm; D: 1.4 cm
Date
138 BCE to 137 BCE
Current location
No provenance provided.
Figures
No figures described.
Bibliography
Source of diplomatic
- ZoteroGera, Dov. “Tryphon’s Sling Bullet from Dor.” Israel Exploration Journal 35 (1985): 153–63.
Source of transcription
- ZoteroGera, Dov. “Tryphon’s Sling Bullet from Dor.” Israel Exploration Journal 35 (1985): 153–63.
Source of translation
- ZoteroGera, Dov. “Tryphon’s Sling Bullet from Dor.” Israel Exploration Journal 35 (1985): 153–63.
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