Sidetic graffiti in the Memnonium at Abydos

Key Points

• The discovery reveals previously unidentified graffiti indicating personal names inscribed in Sidetic script.
• These inscriptions are linked to mercenaries likely from Side, dating back to the 4th or 3rd century BC.
• The findings highlight cultural interactions between regions and the significance of mercenary presence in ancient times.
• Insights into the use and significance of the Sidetic script in historical contexts are provided through this discovery.