Hyrcanus inscription
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| Hyrcanus inscription | |
|---|---|
 Fragment of a limestone (chalk) bowl from the Hamonean period bearing the name "Hyrcanus" in Hebrew letters | |
| Type | Inscribed stone vessel fragment |
| Material | Limestone (chalk) |
| Writing | Hebrew (Jewish script) |
| Created | ~100 BCE |
| Discovered | 2015 Giv'ati Parking Lot City of David, Jerusalem |
| Present location | Israel Antiquities Authority |
| Culture | Second Temple Judaism (Hasmonean era) |
The 'Hyrcanus inscription" is an ancient bowl fragment.[1][2][3]
