The Marib inscriptions and Sabaean temple astronomy

Record summary

Archaeological and epigraphic work at Marib, including the Aw?am sanctuary and other Sabaean monuments, continued to illuminate South Arabian kingship, pilgrimage, offerings, and monumental organization. The material is relevant for comparing temple landscapes and possible celestial references in inscriptions or iconography with better-documented Mesopotamian and Egyptian sky traditions. The inscriptions are genuine ancient sources, but many are formulaic, fragmentary, or difficult to date precisely. Claims that Marib monuments encode sophisticated astronomical plans require direct architectural measurements and specialist readings.