Skip to content

Unexplainable.net

Watching The World Change

  • UFO Video- Unknown Object Making A Cropcircle Unexplainable Video Library
  • Haunted Mansions in Alabama Ghost And Demons
  • How Do you Make a Tutu Wearing Alien Credible? UFOs and Aliens
  • What Were the Strange Lights? Simply Unexplainable
  • Astral Body: What You Need to Know about It for Astral Travel Meditation And Spirituality
  • Haunted Places in India Ghost And Demons
  • What if Time Stops Completely? Simply Unexplainable
  • Haunted Colleges and Universities in Missouri Ghost And Demons

Historic Steles , Outside Funerary Purposes

Posted on March 13, 2010 By jim No Comments on Historic Steles , Outside Funerary Purposes

Ancient steles are often associated with funerals and commemorating the dead, but they also served other purposes, including citing laws for all to see and drawing attention to great battles. In this article, you will encounter steles linked to the ancient culture of Akkadian Empire led by a Mesopotamian king and of ancient Babylon.

The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin

Steles were also used to depict the triumphs of war and elevate the recognition of warriors and leaders. The victory stele of Naram-Sin is just one example. Found at Susa, the stele now calls the Louvre Museum its home. It shows Naram-Sin wearing a horned helmet to signify a god-king status as he climbs a mountain that overlooks his soldiers and enemies below. The top of the stele was actually broken off at the top and confiscated by the Elamites, but the remaining structure shows a distinct pride, glory, and divinity of Naram-Sin. Some believe this is the first example in history of a culture depicting a king as a god.

The appearance of the stele was also quite different. Instead of following a horizontal pattern, the stele was created using consecutive diagonal tiers. This method was to leave behind a story that onlookers could easily follow. Constructed out of pink sandstone, the stele stands six feet and seven inches tall.

Who is Naram-Sin?

Thanks to Naram-Sin, the Akkadian Empire reached new heights. The leader was the third successor and grandson of Sargon of Akkad , a ruler best known for conquering Sumerian city-states during the 24th and 23rd centuries BC. Naram-Sin became the first Mesopotamian king to claim divinity for himself by taking the title of ‘Sin,’ which makes a reference to ‘god.’ He was also the first to be called “King of the Four Quarters”. During his reign, he traded with successful cultures and controlled a great deal of land located along the Persian Gulf. In later years, he would expand his empire by defeating other kings and taking over the regions occupied by other tribes.

A Stele of Law: Code of Hammurabi

In some cultures, steles served as a way for cultures to spread and enforce their laws. One of the most well preserved examples of ancient law code is the Code of Hammurabi, which dates back to around 1790 BC during the days of ancient Babylon. The laws became a reality when the sixth king of Babylon decided to have them written into stone. Today, there is one nearly complete artifact that has survived the test of time. Standing seven feet and four inches tall, the stele is written inth Akkadian language following the cuneiform script.

The Code of Hammurabi represents only one of several sets of laws associated with the ancient Near East, but one of the most significant. The Code was so important to the ancient Babylonians that not even the king could lay down a law that went against the Code. Some of the laws that have been translated into English include:

·    “If anyone steals the minor son of another, he shall be put to death.”

·    “If a man strikes a pregnant woman, thereby causing her to miscarry and die, the assailant’s daughter shall be put to death.”

·    “If a man puts out the eye of an equal, his eye shall be put out.”

Ancient Civilizations

Post navigation

Previous Post: A Brief Exploration of the Kurgan Stelae
Next Post: Background on Holy Thursday

Related Posts

  • Ancient Greek Facts: Marriage and the Arts Ancient Civilizations
  • Archeology News in July 2011 Ancient Civilizations
  • Welcome to Ancient West Asia Ancient Civilizations
  • End of the Persian Empire , Start of Seleucid Empire Ancient Civilizations
  • Ancient Events of Importance , The Early Years Ancient Civilizations
  • Vulcan , God of Fire Ancient Civilizations

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • The Meat Eater couple arrested for child abuse
  • The Meat-Eater boxer kidnapped and raped a young school Girl
  • Carnist man arrested for 198 years for raping and shooting a woman
  • Mitch McConnell- Eating Cow Corpses
  • Animal Flesh Eater Arrested: Felony Charges Serious Injury To 3 Month Old!

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • May 2020
  • June 2018
  • February 2018
  • July 2016
  • May 2016
  • February 2016
  • September 2015
  • July 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • July 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • August 2007
  • July 2007
  • June 2007
  • May 2007
  • April 2007
  • March 2007
  • February 2007
  • January 2007
  • December 2006
  • November 2006
  • October 2006
  • September 2006
  • August 2006
  • July 2006
  • June 2006
  • May 2006
  • April 2006
  • March 2006
  • February 2006
  • January 2006
  • December 2005
  • November 2005
  • October 2005
  • September 2005
  • August 2005
  • July 2005
  • June 2005
  • May 2005
  • April 2005
  • March 2005
  • February 2005
  • January 2005
  • December 2004
  • November 2004
  • October 2004
  • September 2004
  • August 2004
  • July 2004
  • June 2004
  • May 2004
  • April 2004
  • March 2004
  • February 2004
  • January 2004
  • December 2003
  • November 2003
  • October 2003

Categories

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Benjamin Fulford Story
  • Corrupt Carnivores
  • Cryptology and Monsters
  • Eating Healthy
  • Ghost And Demons
  • Information and Theories
  • Mars Coverage
  • Meditation And Spirituality
  • Mysteries
  • NASA Articles
  • Other Exciting News
  • Personal Accounts
  • Pictures And Multimedia
  • Political Conspiracies
  • Recent Submissions
  • Religion Articles
  • Self Improvement
  • Simply Unexplainable
  • Space and Astrology
  • Technology Articles
  • True Stories
  • UFOs and Aliens
  • Unexplainable Video Library
  • Unexplainable Weather
  • Seeker speaks on UFOs, Seek Aliens UFOs and Aliens
  • Is There a New Swine Flu? Information and Theories
  • In The Beginning Information and Theories
  • Helicopter to Swipe Solar Samples Genesis has collected Other Exciting News
  • Australia’s Sea Floor Rising Rapidly Information and Theories
  • The Temples and Worship of Isis Ancient Civilizations
  • Vague and vivid snippets Personal Accounts
  • UFOS Reported In NJ, March 2004 UFOs and Aliens

Copyright © 2023 Unexplainable.net.

Powered by PressBook News Dark theme