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Μνημῖον
Μαρθοῦς
τελευτησάσης ἐτῶν ιεʹ
ἔτους σναʹ μηνὶ Ἀρτεμισίου
κθʹ
Θάρσι
Θάρσει
οὐδεὶς ἀθάνατος
Εὐμύρι
Εὐμοίρει
φιλτάτη Μαρθοῦς |
Translation [Monument of Marthous ......], who died (at the age) of 15 years, in (the) year
251, on (the) 29th (day) of (the) month Artemisios. Be of good cheer, no one
(is) immortal. Have a good fortune (may your lot be good), dearest Marthous. |
Diplomatic [no diplomatic] |
Greek
H: 43 cm; W: 36.5 cm; D: 08.5 cm
356 CE to 356 CE
Department of Antiquities of Jordan
Painted guide lines between the lines of text
Cross three, above the text
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"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," ZOOR0016, 12 February 2025. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89