CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositMārib

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Base » Of statue with dedicatory inscription
MaterialStone
Dimensionsh. 36.7, w. min. 22.5 (top), w. max. 22.7 (bottom), th. 14.7
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeTotschläger
      Symbol's referenceGod: ʾlmqh
Notes on support and decorationsThe main surface was covered with red paint.

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

TitleJa 579
ConcordanceMaMB 281
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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