Tel Dan Inscription

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf archaeological site
gptkbp:academicAdvisor generally accepted as authentic
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings Iron Age
stratigraphic excavation
part of broader archaeological discoveries in the region
provides_insight_into_ancient_Israelite_politics
gptkbp:associatedAct other inscriptions from the region
other_archaeological_sites_in_Israel
gptkbp:conservationEfforts preserved and studied
gptkbp:culturalHeritage ancient Near Eastern cultures
remains a key artifact in biblical archaeology.
ancient_Israelite_history
part_of_Israel's_national_heritage
gptkbp:culturalImpact influences modern understanding of ancient history
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_ancient_Israelite_identity
gptkbp:currentLocation gptkb:Israel_Museum
gptkbp:dateOfDeath 1993
gptkbp:dimensions approximately 87 cm x 60 cm
gptkbp:exhibitedAt gptkb:Tel_Dan
gptkbp:exhibits various international exhibitions
displayed in various museums
gptkbp:historical_analysis authenticity and interpretation
subject of numerous theses and dissertations
varied among researchers
gptkbp:historicalContext 9th century BCE
gptkbp:historicalPeriod contributes_to_the_narrative_of_Israel's_monarchy
debate_over_the_existence_of_David
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the earliest references to David
evidence_of_the_House_of_David
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tel Dan Inscription
gptkbp:influence increased interest in biblical archaeology
inspired academic publications
gptkbp:inscription ongoing conservation efforts
epigraphic inscription
monumental inscription
approximately 18 lines
based on paleographic analysis
studied by linguists and historians
Northwest_Semitic
mentions_a_king_of_Israel
gptkbp:is_characterized_by varies among different scholars
gptkbp:language gptkb:Hebrew
fragmentary text interpretation
gptkbp:material stone
gptkbp:notableFeature fragmentary condition
gptkbp:publicAccess attracts tourists and scholars
gptkbp:publications featured in many archaeological journals
gptkbp:releaseYear gptkb:Avraham_Biran
revised_understanding_of_Davidic_lineage
gptkbp:researchFocus epigraphy and ancient languages
gptkbp:significance supports biblical accounts
gptkbp:supports ongoing studies in epigraphy