Events Tagged: "inscription"

Moabite Stone erected - King Mesha of Moab describes revolt against Israel, confirms Omri's power (discovered 1868)

Tel Dan Stele erected - Aramean king mentions 'House of David,' first extra-biblical reference to David (discovered 1993)

Siloam Inscription carved - describes meeting of tunnel diggers from both ends, remarkable engineering feat

Behistun Inscription carved - Darius proclaims legitimacy in three languages, key to deciphering cuneiform

Kartir's inscriptions - high priest documents persecution of Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Manichaeans