Al-Balu' Stele

Al-Balu' Stele
	Al-Balu' Stele on display at the Jordan Museum
Material	Basalt
Writing	Egyptian language[1]
Created	1309-1151 BCE[1]
Discovered	1930
Present location	Jordan Museum

The Balu' Stele is a basalt stele (inscribed stone) with an inscription and relief panel. It was discovered in 1930 north of the city of Al-Karak and is thought to date to 1309-1151 BCE,[1] belonging to the Kingdom of Moab.[2]

References

Department of Antiquities of Jordan The Balu'a Stele: A New Transcription With Palaeographical And Historical Notes Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan 08/9 http://publication.doa.gov.jo/Publications/ViewChapterPublic/635
"The Balu'a stela revisited". Bruce Routledge. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

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[Jord-1] Department of Antiquities of Jordan The Balu'a Stele: A New Transcription With Palaeographical And Historical Notes Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan 08/9 http://publication.doa.gov.jo/Publications/ViewChapterPublic/635

[2] "The Balu'a stela revisited". Bruce Routledge. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2020.