Inscribed obelisk
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Inscribed obelisk
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Published 2018-07-17T11:54:25+00:00
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This limestone obelisk is inscribed with the name of Abi Shemou, King of Byblos. The inscription says: "Beloved of Herishef-Re", who was an ancient ram-god whose cult was centered in Heracleopolis Magna. He was identified with Ra and Osiris in Egyptian mythology, as well as Dionysus or Heracles in Greek mythology.
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| Date published | 17/07/2018 |
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| Title | Inscribed obelisk |
| Date | 19th century BC |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Record | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Beirut |
| Place | National Museum of Beirut |
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