KWQ 77

Text Information

Siglum
KWQ 77
Transliteration
l gmḥ bn ʾḥs¹n bn s¹by h- bkrtn
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Translation
By Gmḥ son of ʾḥs¹n son of S¹by are the two young she-camels
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Language and Script
Safaitic

Interpretation

Commentary
The third n is rather uncertain but it seems likely that arms of the previous b have been extended to join the line of the letter forming a circle. There is a scratched cartouche surrounding the inscription and one of the camels.

Editio Princeps
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Technique
Direct hammered
Direction of Script
Curving

Associated Drawings
KWQ 77 d/1
Associated Inscriptions
KWQ 74-76; 78-80
Site
Survey site Tell 3, Jordan
Current Location
In situ
Subject
Genealogy
Old OCIANA ID
#0024230
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Updated 16 Sep, 2024 by OCIANA