Namara inscription
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The Namara inscription (Arabic: نقش النمارة naqš an-Namārah) is a 4th century inscription in the Arabic language, making it one of the earliest. It has also been interpreted as a late version of the Nabataean script in its transition to Arabic script. It has been described by Irfan Shahid as "the most important Arabic inscription of pre-Islamic times"[1] and by Kees Versteegh as "the most famous Arabic inscription".[2] It is also an important source for the relationships between the Romans and the Arabs in that period. It is currently on display at the Louvre Museum in France.
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Material | Basalt |
Writing | Nabataean script |
Created | 7 December 328 (1695 years ago) (328-12-07) |
Discovered | 4 April 1901 (123 years ago) (1901-04-04) Namara, Syria |
Discovered by | René Dussaud and Frédéric Macler |
Present location | Louvre Museum, Paris, France |
Language | Old Arabic (Nabataean dialect) |
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