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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.


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