CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


By kind permission of J. Schiettecatte

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with framework
MaterialStone
Dimensionsh. 84, w. 56
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Horizontal grooves
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Notes on support and decorationsLimestone fragmentary stela, broken in two pieces, with a diagonal breakage. The stela has a plain framework and a decoration on the top consisting in horizontal grooves and a row of squared dentils.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteJabal Riyām
Ancient siteTrʿt
Geographical areaArḥab
CountryYemen
FoundReemployed. In modern times
NotesThe stela is placed in a courtyard of a modern house in Riyām village.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleJabal Riyām 2006-11
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Early Sabaic
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