Ancient Inscriptions from Israel / Palestine

Free and accessible inscriptions and their English translations of Israel/Palestine from the Persian period through the Islamic conquest (ca. 500 BCE - 640 CE)

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Blessings upon an Emperor?

An Aramaic graffito from Khirbet Arak Hala (1.5 km north of Beth Guvrin) was uncovered on the wall of an oil press complex. Its text is surprising: “May the memory of Lord Trajan be blessed.” (Arak0002) A number of questions spring to mind: Why on earth would the emperor Trajan… Read More

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ACHZ0001 – Achziv, 83 CE. Milestone. Akko-Antioch road marker.

AHMA0001 – Ahmadiyye, 200 CE – 450 CE. Architrave. Prayer.

AKLD0007 – Jerusalem Akeldama Caves confluence of Kidron and Hinnom Valleys, First century CE. Ossuary. Funerary.

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