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E01964: Greek inscription, just possibly naming a gateway or church after *Thomas (probably the Apostle, S00199). Found at Tamak, to the east of Apamea on the Orontes and Ḥamāh/Amathe (central Syria). Probably 6th c. or later.
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posted on 2016-10-28, 00:00 authored by pnowakowskiThe inscription takes the form of two cross-shaped monograms which probably can be read as:
[- - - πυλ]ὼν Θωμᾶ.
ἰ<ν>δ(ικτιῶνος) ιβʹ
'[- - -] the gateway (?) of Thomas. 12th indiction.'
Text: IGLS 4, no. 1960.
[- - - πυλ]ὼν Θωμᾶ.
ἰ<ν>δ(ικτιῶνος) ιβʹ
'[- - -] the gateway (?) of Thomas. 12th indiction.'
Text: IGLS 4, no. 1960.
History
Evidence ID
E01964Saint Name
Thomas, the Apostle : S00199 Thomas (unspecified) : S00842Saint Name in Source
ΘωμᾶςRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Inscriptions - Formal inscriptions (stone, mosaic, etc.)Language
- Greek
Evidence not before
500Evidence not after
750Activity not before
500Activity not after
750Place of Evidence - Region
Syria with Phoenicia Syria with Phoenicia Syria with PhoeniciaPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
Apamea on the Orontes Ḥamāh TamakPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Apamea on the Orontes Thabbora Thabbora Ḥamāh Thabbora Thabbora Tamak Thabbora ThabboraCult activities - Places
Cult building - independent (church)Cult activities - Places Named after Saint
- Gates, bridges and roads