Mesha's victory inscription
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:inscriptions
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Moabite King Mesha
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| gptkbp:content |
praises the Moabite god Chemosh
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Mesha
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| gptkbp:cultural_aspect |
ancient Near Eastern history
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of Jordan's cultural heritage
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important for biblical archaeology
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| gptkbp:discovery_year |
1868
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
Iron Age II
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
describes the Moabite victory over Israel
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mesha's victory inscription
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| gptkbp:inscription |
partially damaged
exhibited in various museums worldwide translated into several languages subject to various interpretations by scholars epigraphic text subject of extensive academic research analyzed for linguistic features preserved in a museum approximately 0.5 meters documented in various archaeological reports provides insight into Moabite culture impact on understanding ancient Israel-Moab relations about 34 lines attracts tourists interested in archaeology considered a key artifact in biblical archaeology dated using archaeological methods details military campaigns found in Dhiban influenced biblical texts linear script relevant to studies of ancient Near Eastern politics political and military context of the time published in numerous academic journals reflects the geopolitical situation of the region symbolizes Moabite independence |
| gptkbp:inscription_cultural_impact |
impact on modern interpretations of ancient texts
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| gptkbp:inscription_educational_value |
valuable for educational purposes in history and archaeology.
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| gptkbp:inscription_height |
approximately 1 meter
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Moabite
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 34 inches
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Louvre_Museum
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| gptkbp:location_discovered |
gptkb:Jordan
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| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:stone
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
high among historians and archaeologists
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| gptkbp:significance |
one of the earliest references to the House of David
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| gptkbp:style |
epigraphic art
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| gptkbp:width |
approximately 20 inches
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| gptkbp:year_created |
circa 840 BC
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:ancient_Moab
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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