Abstract
A cave with two Greek inscriptions and two wall reliefs was discovered on a hill near Kibbutz Beth Guvrin. One inscription mentions the name of Philinos; the other is a vulgar inscription attesting to homosexual intercourse between Philinos and Papias. The reliefs depict a Herm-like shaft and another unclear shape. The name and reliefs have parallels in nearby Maresha, c. 4 km to the south. The Philinos cave is dated to the Hellenistic period and provides evidence of the pagan nature of the area prior to its conversion from Idumaea to Judaea.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 55-69 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Israel Exploration Journal |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Archaeology
- History
- Archaeology