Mesha Stele, Archaeological inscription at Dhiban, Jordan
The Mesha Stele stands 124 centimeters tall and features 34 lines of text carved into dark basalt stone in the Moabite language.
Discovered in 1868 by German missionaries, this inscription commemorates King Mesha's military victories against Israel during the 9th century BCE.
The stele represents one of the earliest examples of alphabetic writing in the Levant region and provides insights into ancient Moabite political structure.
Located in Room 303 of the Louvre Museum in Paris, with replica displays available at multiple museums throughout Jordan including Madaba and Karak.
The inscription contains the earliest known non-biblical reference to ancient Israel and documents construction projects, military campaigns, and religious practices.
Inception: 840 BCE
Creator: Mesha
Height: 100 cm
Width: 60 cm
Made from material: basalt
GPS coordinates: 31.49889,35.78556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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