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Ancient Monument Model Set

Ancient Monument Model Set
Ancient Monument Model Set which includes the Moabite Stone, the Code of Hammurabi, and the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III. The Moabite Stone Model is resin cast about 8 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep. The Moabite Stone is also called the Mesha Stela which celebrates King Mesha's successful revolt against Israel. It mentions the House of Omri and YHWY. Some think it also mentions the House of David. Very important archaeological discovery in 1868 at Dhiban. Dates to about 840-820 BC. The Code of Hammurabi Recreation resin cast about 11.5 inches tall by 2.75 inches wide. At the top Hammurabi standing receives the royal insignia from the sun god Shamash. Hammurabi was king of Babylon from 1792 BC to 1750 BC. The Code of Hammurabi consists of 282 laws, with scaled punishments, adjusting "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" as graded depending on social status, of slave versus free, man or woman. This is a recreation and not an exact copy of the cuneiform. The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III scale model about 10 inches tall by 3 inches wide (resin cast.) The Black obelisk depicts the exploits of the King of Assyria Shalmaneser III in the period 841-840BC as well as the depiction of tributes paid to Assyria by five kings most notable is Jehu son of Omri of Israel. This is a recreation and not an exact copy of the cuneiform. Save money by buying this amazing set.
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