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Artefact ID1774
TM ID-
Findspot (DEChriM ID)17   (Dayr Muṣṭafā Kāšif)
ClassArchitectural element
MaterialStone
Description

Limestone capital.

Visible on the only unbroken side, the capital features a carved geometrised motif of stylised acanthus leaves. It has a flat top surface.

The capital belonged very likely to the church of Dayr Muṣṭafā Kāšif.

Selection criteriaArchaeological context associated with Christian markers
Date from350
Date to370
Dating criteria

Chronology of the construction, reconstruction and occupation of the church of Dayr Muṣṭafā Kāšif. The capital is likely to be associated with the construction of the church.

Absolute/relative dateRelative date
Archaeological context

The capital was found in the immediate surrounds of the complex of Dayr Muṣṭafā Kāšif during a walking survey in 2021.

Accession number

Unknown. The object was in situ in 2022.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Ghica, V., R. Williams, B. Gehad, M. Elefante 2024. “The 2021 excavation season at Dayr Muṣṭafā Kāšif (Kharga Oasis).” Analecta Papyrologica 37/1, 171-172 and fig. 19.

Authors
Victor Ghica, 2024
Suggested citation
Victor Ghica, 2024, "Artefact ID 1774", 4CARE database - Fourth-Century Christian Archaeological Record of Egypt, https://4care-skos.mf.no/artefacts/1774
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