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title: Inscribed Visigothic Tile
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5793/inscribed-visigothic-tile/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Inscribed Visigothic Tile

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Inscribed Visigothic Tile](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5793.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5793.jpg)

## Image Caption

This earthenware tile would have been mounted with others in a wooden frame to decorate the [wall](https://www.worldhistory.org/wall/) of a room. It shows a large chi-rho motif, comprising the first two letters of Christ's name in [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) (XP). This is flanked by the first and last letters of the [Greek alphabet](https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Alphabet/), alpha (A)and omega (ω), signifying GoA the Son. A damaged Latin inscription on its sides would have read "Bracarus, may you live long with your companions". 400s to 500s CE. Possibly found near Ronda, Malaga, Andalucía, modern-day Spain. (The British Museum, London).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 11). Inscribed Visigothic Tile. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5793/inscribed-visigothic-tile/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Inscribed Visigothic Tile." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 11, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5793/inscribed-visigothic-tile/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Inscribed Visigothic Tile." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Oct 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5793/inscribed-visigothic-tile/>.

## License & Copyright

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