Jordan: Dawn of Christianity

Jordan: dawn of
christianity

Tombstone of Episikopos

Tombstone of Episikopos

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4th Century (369 AD) – Stone – 41x38x10 cm

This tombstone commemorates Bishop Absis of Zoara (Ghor al-Safi), who passed away at the age of 55 on July 29, 369 AD.

Discovered at An Naq’ – Ghawr As Safi

On Loan From Lowest Place on Earth Museum