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Hebrew-script tombstones from Jām, Afghanistan.

Authors :
Hunter, Erica C. D.
Source :
Journal of Jewish Studies. Spring2010, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p72-87. 16p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the Judaeo-Persian inscriptions in the tombstones that emerged during the season of the Minaret of J0101m Archaeological Project conducted at J0101m, Afghanistan in 2005. It states that Andrea Bruno discovered the semata, a large stone with inscriptions in Hebrew letters, which he believed to have come from a Jewish cemetery. It says that the inscriptions impart a fascinating insight into the religious demography of Afghanistan during medieval period.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00222097
Volume :
61
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Jewish Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
50790945
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.18647/2923/JJS-2010