ID: INSGET10 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2012

Stela

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The carved basalt stela was found at the Iron Age Gate at et-Tell (probably biblical Geshur). Note the bull-headed figure that is placed upon a tripod and wearing a sword. It may be a representation of the storm god Hadad.

The stela dates to the 9th or 8th centuries BC.

Keywords:Stele · Stela Stelae · High Place Places · Stair Stairs · Basalt · Gate Gates · Iron II Period · Old Testament · David · Absalom · Geshur · Bethsaida · et-Tell · Rami Arav · Sea of Galilee · North · Israel · INSGET10 · Gilbert