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Inscription in Luwain language, Hittite
hieroglyphic script. It records curses made by King Kamanis or his successor on
anyone who damages the inscription, invoking the Storm god Tarhunzas, god
Karhuha and Kubaba the goddess or Carchesmish. Royal text from the kingdom of
Carchesmish on the River Euphrates. Late 9th or early 8th century BC. Basalt
fragment from a longer text. |