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Archaeology

Shishak Relief at Karnak

Significant
Shishak Relief at Karnak
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Description

A large relief at the Temple of Karnak in Egypt depicting Pharaoh Sheshonq I's military campaign into Israel and Judah, listing over 150 conquered cities.

Biblical Significance

Corroborates the biblical account of Pharaoh Shishak's invasion of Judah during Rehoboam's reign (1 Kings 14:25-26, 2 Chronicles 12:2-9).