Namara inscription
Linteau d'Imru' al-Qays
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
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" and by Kees Versteegh as "the most famous Arabic inscription". 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, with identification number AO 4083. It is known in academic corpora as RES 483.
Particulars
- Accession number
- AO 4083
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 1990 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Christian Larrieu
