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Ramses II and the Merneptah Stele: The First Mention of Israel
While we have covered Ramses II's military campaigns, diplomatic marriages, and architectural grandeur in previous episodes, this conversation turns to a different kind of legacy: the inscription that quietly changed how we understand ancient history. We explore the Merneptah Stele, a victory monument erected by his son Merneptah around 1208 BCE, which contains the earliest known reference to the people of Israel. Lucas and Luna discuss how this single artifact bridges the gap between biblical narrative and archaeological evidence, revealing that Israel was not yet a kingdom but a…
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