CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


de Maigret and Robin 1993: 472, ph. 22
By kind permission of Missione Archeologica Italiana nella Repubblica dello Yemen (©MAIRY)

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with framework (s³nf)
MaterialStone
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Horizontal grooves
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Decoration
Figurative subjectMonogram
Notes on support and decorationsFragmentary stela, probably used as architectural element, made from two different blocks with plain framework on the lateral sides. On the top decoration made of rectangular dentils, horizontal grooves and a second row of rectangular dentils. Low relief.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteBarāqish
Ancient siteYṯl
Geographical areaSouthern Jawf
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of Nkrḥ
NotesThe object was found during the excavation of the temple.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleY.92.B.A 21+30
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Minaic » Central Minaic
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