CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Jamme 1962 a: pl. 17
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SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Base » Of statue with dedicatory inscription
MaterialStone
MeasuresJa 658: h. 45.7-50.5, w. 19.5-21.6, th. 12.8-19.6; Ja 659: h. 42-35.6, w. 21, th. 18.5
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeTotschläger
      Symbol's referenceGod: ʾlmqh
Notes on support and decorationsSurface covered with red paint.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

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

TitleJa 658+Ja 659
ConcordanceIr 40
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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