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Inscribed Semitic Quote by Leonard William King

“The mere fact of so large and important an obelisk, inscribed with a Semitic text by an early Babylonian king, being found at Susa was an indication that other monuments of even greater interest might be forthcoming from the same spot; and this impression was intensified when a stele of victory…” quote by Leonard William King
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““The mere fact of so large and important an obelisk, inscribed with a Semitic text by an early Babylonian king, being found at Susa was an indication that other monuments of even greater interest might be forthcoming from the same spot; and this impression was intensified when a stele of victory was found bearing an inscription of Naram-Sin, the early Semitic King of Agade, who reigned about 3750 B.C.””

Leonard William King

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Source Article: The Archaeology of Susa, 1905

The discovery of a large obelisk with a Semitic inscription suggests even more significant artifacts await at the same site.

In simple terms: Findings hint at greater future discoveries.

Key Takeaway

Expect more significant finds.

Themes

archaeology history discovery

Mood

curious analytical

Type

historical informative

When to use this quote

  • museum curation
  • academic research
  • heritage preservation

Key Concepts

ancient civilizations epigraphy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What could these future finds reveal?
  • How does this shape our view of ancient cultures?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations can be speculative without further evidence.

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