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The text in the image appears to be in the South Arabian script according to AI.
This was used in ancient inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, it might be the Sabaean or Himyaritic script, commonly used in the region that is now Yemen.
Abraha was a Christian ruler of Yemen who is famous for his attempt to attack the Kaaba in Mecca, an event known in Islamic tradition as the "Year of the Elephant." This event is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Fil.
If this inscription is indeed related to Abraha's army, it could be a historical record or a commemorative text.
Translating ancient South Arabian scripts typically requires expertise in epigraphy and a good understanding of the specific dialect and language used at the time.
For an accurate translation, a specialist in ancient South Arabian languages or a historian with expertise in pre-Islamic Arabian history. Presumably this is what other Islamic scholars have been referencing when presenting this as evidence.
The Year of the Elephant, which marks the event of Abraha's attempted attack on the Kaaba, is traditionally placed around 570 CE in the Gregorian calendar. This year is also significant because it is believed to be the birth year of the Prophet Muhammad SWS.
The Christian king at that time was Abraha, who was the viceroy of the Kingdom of Aksum (Axum), a powerful ancient kingdom located in what is now northern Ethiopia and Eritrea. Abraha ruled over Yemen, which was under Aksumite control during that period. His attempt to attack the Kaaba in Mecca is a well-known event in Islamic tradition.
The story of Abraha's attempt to attack the Kaaba is primarily documented in Islamic tradition, particularly in the Quran and early Islamic historical sources such as the works of Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Hisham.
Non-Islamic sources from the same period do not provide a detailed account of Abraha's expedition to Mecca. However, there are some historical and archaeological sources that offer context about the political and military activities in the region during that time:
1. Inscriptions and Archaeological Evidence: South Arabian inscriptions and archaeological findings provide evidence of Abraha's rule in Yemen and his military campaigns. The inscriptions often detail his construction projects and victories, although they do not specifically mention the attack on the Kaaba.
2. Byzantine and Ethiopian Sources: While there are no detailed contemporary Byzantine or Ethiopian records specifically describing the event, there are references to the Aksumite Empire's influence and activities in Arabia, which corroborate the presence and influence of Christian rulers like Abraha in the region.
3. Pre-Islamic Arabian Poetry: Some pre-Islamic Arabic poetry makes references to the Year of the Elephant and the significance of the event, although these references are often indirect and part of the oral tradition that was later documented by Islamic historians.
Overall, while Islamic sources provide the most detailed narrative of Abraha's attempt to attack the Kaaba, corroborative evidence from inscriptions and the broader historical context supports the existence of his rule and military activities in the region.
Abraha - Wikipedia
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