Balu'a Stele
The Balu'a Stele is a basalt stele (inscribed stone) with a near completely unreadable Egyptian hieroglyphic inscription and relief panel. It was discovered in 1930 north of the city of Al-Karak and is thought to date to 1309-1151 BCE,[1] belonging to the Kingdom of Moab.[2]
Al-Balu' Stele | |
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Material | Basalt |
Writing | Egyptian language[1] |
Created | 1309-1151 BCE[1] |
Discovered | 1930 |
Present location | Jordan Museum |
References
- Department of Antiquities of Jordan The Balu'a Stele: A New Transcription With Palaeographical And Historical Notes Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan 08/9 http://publication.doa.gov.jo/Publications/ViewChapterPublic/635
- "The Balu'a stela revisited". Bruce Routledge. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
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