
GEM 22711
Victory Column of King Merenptah
This granite column commemorates the military achievements of King Merenptah, son and successor of the great Ramesses II. Merenptah ruled Egypt for just under a decade (c. 1213–1203 BCE), during the twilight of the 19th Dynasty. Though his reign was relatively short, it was marked by significant military conflicts, especially with invading Libyan tribes and the mysterious Sea Peoples, who posed a major threat to Egypt's western frontier.
To document these victories, Merenptah ordered that they be carved into monumental stelae and columns—what the ancient Egyptians called “writing for eternity.” These inscriptions weren’t just historical records—they were spiritua ... Discover more with Premium!
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