CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Robin 1994 a: 36/1
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SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Base » Of statue with dedicatory inscription
MaterialStone
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeTotschläger
      Symbol's referenceGod: ʾlmqh
Notes on support and decorationsThe symbol of the god ʾlmqh is obtained in low relief within a square lowered at the upper right corner of the stone.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteMaḥram Bilqīs
Ancient siteʾwm
Geographical areaMaʾrib
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of ʾlmqh bʿl ʾwm
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleSh 17
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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