Interesting article. I'm a bit doubtful bc proposed Punic originals are "too good": almost identical to modern nameshttps://twitter.com/caitlinrgreen/status/590444130351902720 …
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If reflected simple equation between mod names + Punic forms, would agree. But based on earliest forms + names reflect >
> insular sound changes etc, plus proposed/supported by v well respected linguists incl Director of Eng Place-Name Soc...
Certainly not saying impossible! But even earliest attestations are some time after any Phoen/Pun contact, esp for Rame
I suppose I would put it in "intriguing possibility" category, which isn't meant as criticism: suspect you would too
Yes, I think that'd be not unreasonable :) Although I would prob say something about how correctness of each individual >
>name matters less than combined weight, & how archaeological evidence offers degree of support eg coins (+texts) in post >
> +anchor/harbour finds (https://twitter.com/caitlinrgreen/status/637703618725040128 …)+isotopes (https://twitter.com/caitlinrgreen/status/745241910818836481 …), +some names *are* recorded v early ;)
That is interesting, thanks!
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