Aramaic funerary inscription discovered in eastern Türkiye

ARAMAIC WATCH: Greek Period Aramaic Inscription Reveals Local Elites of Ancient Sophene (Abdul Moeed, Greek Reporter).

A rare Greek (Hellenistic) period Aramaic inscription uncovered at Rabat Fortress in eastern Turkey is providing the first direct evidence of local elites in the ancient Kingdom of Sophene (Greek:Σωφηνή), reshaping scholarly understanding of power and identity in this little-documented region.

The stone inscription, dating to the second century BC, was found reused in a village stable near the fortress during archaeological surveys. Though long exposed to earthquakes and reconstruction, the artifact remained intact.

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Arkeonews has a more detailed article by Leman Altuntaş, but you have to watch an ad to read it:

First Local Aramaic Inscription of the Ancient Kingdom of Sophene Discovered, Dating to the Hellenistic Period

The Syriac Press also has a briefer article that summarizes some information from the latter:

Discovery of first Middle Aramaic inscription from the second century BC sheds light on allegiance and status of local elite in the kingdom of Sophene

For more on the ancient kingdom of Sophene, see here.

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