Two new nabataean inscriptions from Wādī Mūsā, with discussion of gaia and the Marzēaḣ

Zeyad Al-Salameen, Hani Falahat

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Abstract

This paper presents two new Nabataean inscriptions, which have come to light from Wādī Mūsā near Petra. They were found accidentally in September 2009 by the writers of the article. Both mention the ancient Nabataean name of Wādī Mūsā and one of them refers to the existence of a rb mrz', 'Head of the Symposium', there during the Nabataean period. The texts may be considered an important addition to the small gazetteer of Nabataean remains in Wādī Mūsā, whose most important Nabataean remains are hidden beneath the modern village.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-51
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Semitic Studies
Volume57
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cultural Studies
  • Language and Linguistics
  • History
  • Religious studies
  • Linguistics and Language
  • Literature and Literary Theory

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