| Artefact ID | 1227 |
| TM ID | TM 957654 |
| Findspot (DEChriM ID) | 43 (Biʾr al-ʿAyn) | Class | Textual |
| Material | Stone |
| Writing medium | Graffito |
| Text content | Subliterary |
| Language | Coptic |
| Description | Graffito in Coptic (S with A features) in 9 lines (note that Bouriant gives just 7, but Kuhlmann's photo shows two additional lines beneath Bouriant's last line) asking visitors to pray on behalf of a Pamin: "Remember me please, I the wretched Pamin and pray on my behalf so that God may forgive my many sins (saying) May God forgive you, (o) Pamin. He wrote it for himself. Forgive everyone, Amen. He/it will happen." [read xamhn efa¥wpe according to the photo, two more lines follow on Kuhlmann's plate] |
| Selection criteria | Christian terms/formulas/concepts, Coptic language |
| Date from | 301 |
| Date to | 500 |
| Dating criteria | Use of Akhmimic features |
| Absolute/relative date | Relative date |
| Archaeological context | Isolated rock of approx. H. 4 m x L. 5 x W. 3 m covered with graffiti, including a set of Christian graffiti (Greek and Coptic). |
| Accession number | Wādī Biʾr al-ʿAyn, in situ. |
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