Jordan: Dawn of Christianity

Jordan: dawn of
christianity

Mosaic panel (Aramaic inscription)

Mosaic panel (Aramaic inscription)

Z05-083-R26

5th/6th Century AD – 95.5x103x4 cm

This mosaic represents an inscription written in Aramaic, in white tesserae on a red tessellated background. The text commemorates the good deeds of Saint Cyrianus (or son of Qaisios) and the benefactors who made or restored parts of the church or its furnishings.

Discovered at Lower Church of Saint Cyrianus Monastery, Wadi Mujib (Mount Nebo Area)

On Loan From Mount Nebo Museum