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ΜημῖονΜνημεῖον Κύρα Ὀβόδου, ἀποθανοῦσαἀποθανούσης
μετμετὰ καλοῦ ὀνόματος ετῶν λεʹ ἐν ἒτιἔτει
τνςʹ, μηνὸς Ξανθικοῦ γʹ,
ἠμέρᾳ
κυρίου
ςʹ. θάρσιθάρσει
οὐδὶςοὐδείς
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Translation Monument of Kyra, (daughter) of Obodas, who died having a good name (at the age)
of 35 years, in the year 356, on (the) 3rd (day) of (the) month Xanthikos, on
(the) 6th day of (the) Lord (Friday). Be of good cheer, no one (is) immortal. |
Diplomatic [no diplomatic] |
Greek
H: 61.5 cm; W: 33 cm; D: 09 cm
461 CE to 461 CE
Department of Antiquities of Jordan
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"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," ZOOR0208, 7 February 2025. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89