Geological Materials in Late Antique Archaeology: The Lithic Lectern Throne of the Christian Syrian Churches
The geological materials used in early Christian Syrian churches involve a lithic furnishing element: the lectern throne of the Syriac bema, a stone device used as a support for the holy books. Some inscriptions found in Syria suggest an interpretation for this artifact, located in the middle of the...
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/4/3/106 |