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in Cairo, Egypt.

Following its discovery, the Stele of Piye was published by Auguste Mariette in 1872. It consists of a front, a reverse, and two thick sides, all covered with text. Emmanuel de Rougé published a complete word-by-word translation in French in 1876.

The stele inscription describes Piye as very religious, compassionate, and a lover of horses.

Victory Stele of Piye

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