Jordan: Dawn of Christianity

Jordan: dawn of
christianity

Tombstone

Tombstone

Z04-069-J19680

6th Century AD – Limestone – 46x29x5.5 cm

A 6th century AD limestone tombstone depicting a central female figure draped in ritual attire, with sculpted grape clusters on both sides. The artifact features prominent Christian symbols and a Greek inscription, reflecting the spiritual and commemorative practices of the Byzantine period in Jordan.

Discovered at Amman

On Loan From Jordan Archaeological Museum