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Probing & hash(tag)ing out interconnections between Judaism, Christianity, & surrounding ancient world at https://t.co/lSgzicMHpo. (Jessica Dello Russo @DrJDRPhD).
Apr 12, 2022 8 tweets 9 min read
Peekabo! Examples of epitaphs in situ in the catacombs of #Rome (examples are from Catacomb of Priscilla, open to the public). In 3 cases, hidden behind later retaining piers; last one is painted on wall of a chamber within a tabella ansata. Source: ICS, #DAPICS #EpigraphyTuesday more frequently, epitaphs & other funerary artifacts in catacomb settings secured in modern displays - first & foremost, so that they stay there. Displays tend to be clustered in accessible areas so that you & I can see them. All catalogued in @EdbUniba. #EpigraphyTuesday