CSAI

Corpus of Southern Middle Sabaic Inscriptions (work in progress)


By kind permission of K. Noman

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeInscription on architectural structure
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 0.44, w. 128
Decoration
Figurative subjectMonogram
      Resolved monogramprobably ʾbrtʿ

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteal-Aqmār
Ancient siteYtrm
Geographical areaDhamār
CountryYemen
FoundReemployed. In modern times
Archaeological contextUrban context: Tower Ryʿm
NotesThe inscribed block is inserted above the entrance door of the mosque of al-Aqmār, a village that is also the origin of the inscription, since it is mentioned in the text with its ancient name, Ytrm.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleAv. Aqmar 1
ConcordanceIr 77
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Southern Middle Sabaic
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