CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeInscription on architectural structure » Gate
MaterialStone
Notes on support and decorationsThe inscriptions Haram 3 and 4 are engraved on the pillars at the two sides of the temple's gate, that was decorated with the so-called Banāt ʿĀd motifs.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteKharibat Hamdān
Ancient siteHrm
Geographical areaJawf - Wādī Madhab
CountryYemen
FoundIn situ
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of Mtbnṭyn
NotesWhen the inscriptions of the temple were recorded by Halévy, they were in situ. They disappeared after his visit. The temple was originally called Hdnn, then ʾrṯt.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleHaram 4
ConcordanceRES 2751B; M 15
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Minaic » Central Minaic
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