Sabaean Inscriptions from Al-Ruzwah and Ḥammat Zararah at Dhamar Governorate

Abstract

       The present study deals with new rocky Sabaean inscriptions; a record in Al-Musnad calligraphic found recently at two positions: Al-Ruzwah mountain which is located at Baḫran village and Ḥammat Zararah mountain which belongs to Ḫubbaj village, Dhamar Governorate. They have been documented and translated into Arabic. Another epigraph at the latter site, which shows incarnation of the Oryx, has also been documented. The study focuses on all the lexicons of the inscriptions, their derivations and their dictionary meanings to indicate their semantic implications; whether known or discovered for the first time and explain these implications. The importance of the study lies in the new archeological findings in the highest area in addition to the linguistic, religious and social implications of those in inscriptions.