Coptic Stela

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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published on 04 April 2016
Coptic Stela

This sandstone stela was carved with Coptic inscriptions commemorating "Our Brother Thomas The Presbyter". From Egypt. 5th to 7th centuries CE.The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, London (with thanks to The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL).

About the Author

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.

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APA Style

Amin, O. S. M. (2016, April 04). Coptic Stela. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/4783/

Chicago Style

Amin, Osama S. M. "Coptic Stela." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 04, 2016. https://www.ancient.eu/image/4783/.

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Amin, Osama S. M. "Coptic Stela." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 04 Apr 2016. Web. 24 Aug 2019.

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