WH 147

Text Information

Siglum
WH 147
Transliteration
l <<>> bn zgr bn ----
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Translation
By son of Zgr son of ----
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Language and Script
Safaitic

Interpretation

Commentary
After the l, WH read a sign of circle vertical line circle. This could perhaps be read as ʿnʿ, but such a name would be extremely unlikely considering the restriction on multiple pharyngeals in Semitic roots.

Editio Princeps
Ed. pr.

Technique
Copy only
Direction of Script
Curving then downwards

Associated Signs
a sign of circle vertical line circle
Associated Remains
Cairn

  • [WH] Winnett, F.V. & Harding, G.L. Inscriptions from Fifty Safaitic Cairns. (Near and Middle East Series, 9). Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1978.
Site
WH Cairn 5, Al-Mafraq Governorate, Jordan
Date Found
1958–1959
Current Location
in situ
Old OCIANA ID
#0010899
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Updated 16 Sep, 2024 by OCIANA