Sandstone Meroitic stela with one of the longest known texts in meroitic language. Kushite period.

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Sandstone Meroitic stela with one of the longest known texts in meroitic language. Are recognisable the names of the Queen Amanirenas and Prince Akinidad who lived during the 1st century BC at the time of Meroe conflict with the Romans. Kushite period. From Hamadab. British Museum. London. United Kingdom.

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