AD 1149, Sicilian tombstone from Palermo Zisa palace; the inscription is written in 4 languages, Heb
AD 1149, Sicilian tombstone from Palermo Zisa palace; the inscription is written in 4 languages, Hebrew, Latin, Arabic and Greek, demonstrating in the best way the multicultural legacy of Sicily, which is located in the crossroads of many cultures. The byzantine style cross in the middle, with the standard abbreviated greek inscription IC XC NI KA, Jesus Christ, conquers. -- source link
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