CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Wissmann 1982: 357, figs 115-116

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeStone piece
MaterialStone
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeStars
Notes on support and decorationsThe inscription is written on many stone blocks (five for RES 4795), reused in ancient time on the west side of the Marīb city wall. Symbols, six roundels/stars, on the right side, facing the first line of the text.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Provenance
Modern siteMaʾrib
Ancient siteMryb / Mrb
Geographical areaMaʾrib
CountryYemen
FoundReemployed. In ancient times
NotesThe inscription comes from the outer face of the west city wall.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleRES 2678+RES 4795
ConcordanceRES 2678; RES 4795; Gl 694; Gl 695; CIH 733
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Early Sabaic
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