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Yahweh Inscription
The Yahweh inscription from 1400 BC is the oldest inscription of Yahweh, or God. Also, the Yahweh inscription is the oldest known inscription in history. The inscription was discovered in the temple built by a pharaoh named Amenhotep III. Amenhotep became the ninth pharaoh to rule Ancient Egypt at the age of twelve. He ruled Ancient Egypt until his death at the age of fifty years old. The text on the oldest inscription of the name “YHWH” has many symbolisms and sketches. The Yahweh inscription is the oldest known inscription of Yahweh, or God. The inscription of the name “Yahweh”, or the personal name of God, is found in Exodus 3 from the Old Testament in the Bible. Two hieroglyphic references are translated as “the land of the Shasu of Yahweh”, which are the oldest references to Yahweh outside of the Bible (“‘Yahweh Inscription’ Discovered at ‘Mount Sinai!’”). …show more content…
Amenhotep was the ninth pharaoh to rule Ancient Egypt. He was known as the pharaoh who “beautified” Egypt. Amenhotep ruled Egypt during the period of peace and abundance. He became Egypt’s pharaoh when he was at the age of twelve and remained pharaoh until he was fifty years old. Amenhotep III became the pharaoh during a time when Egypt was in no great danger. During Amenhotep III’s ruling, Egypt was a peaceful civilization. The mummy of Amenhotep III was found in the royal cache, which was discovered in 1881 by the Abd-er-Rassul

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