The Stele of Piye, also known as the Victory Stele of Piye, is an Ancient Egyptian stele detailing the victory of Kushite King Piye against Prince Tefnakht of Sais and his allies.[1] It was discovered in Jebel Barkal and is currently part of the collection of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt.
| Stele of Piye | |
|---|---|
| Material | Granite |
| Discovered | 1862 Jebel Barkal |
| Present location | Egyptian Museum, Cairo |
| Identification | JE 48862 |
Following its discovery, the Stele of Piye was published by Auguste Mariette in 1872. It consists of a front, a reverse, and two thick sides, all covered with text.[2] Emmanuel de Rougé published a complete word-by-word translation in French in 1876.[3]
The stele inscription describes Piye as very religious, compassionate, and a lover of horses.[4]
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See also
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References
Further reading
- Galpaz, Pnina (1993). "The Victory Stela of King Piye: The Biblical Perspective on War and Peace". Revue Biblique (1946-). 100 (3): 399–414. ISSN 0035-0907. JSTOR 44089165. Retrieved 8 April 2024.