A Greek Christian Epitaph of Egypt in the San Antonio Museum of Art
Abstract
This article presents an edition of an unpublished Christian epitaph in Greek that likely comes from either Armant (Hermonthis) or Esna (Latopolis) in Upper Egypt. The inscription commemorates a woman named Rachel and is inscribed atop a finely decorated tombstone that depicts an eagle between two pilasters.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
Archaeology and Historical Studies
Classical Antiquity Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- University of Vienna
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Language
- EN