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Epitaph.
(Literally -on a tomb) Inscription on a tomb or attached plate (eg. -Cartouche)
Fenestration.

 


Tombstone Epitaph (translated from Latin):
"Underneath lies buried Christopher Wren, the builder of this church and city; who lived beyond the age of ninety years, not for himself, but for the public good. If you seek his memorial, look about you.

]. Sauvaget. 'Les Epitaphes royales de Gao', Bulletin IFAN 12: .418-40, 1950.
M.-M Vire, 'Notes sur trois epigraphes royales de Gao', Bulletin IFAN 20B (3-4): 459-600, 1958.
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Epitaph - A tombstone inscription.
Estate - Total possession, property especially landed property.

EpitaphInscription on a tomb or monument.EscutcheonShield for a coat of arms or other heraldic display.ExedraIn classical architecture, a large semicircular or polygonal recess; also called an apse.

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