
GEM 20088
Obelisk of King Merenptah
This fragmentary monument is the Obelisk of King Merenptah, son and successor of the famed Ramesses II, who ruled during the 19th Dynasty in the New Kingdom, around 1213–1203 BCE. Obelisks were monumental stone pillars, often erected at temple entrances as sacred beacons symbolizing the rays of the sun and the enduring presence of the king’s power.
Merenptah followed his father's legacy not only in royal ritual but also in military affairs. His reign is noted for major military campaigns against invading Libyan tribes and the mysterious Sea Peoples, who posed significant threats to Egypt’s western and northern frontiers. T ... Discover more with Premium!
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