Elkerak Moabite inscription

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Discover an accurate digital reconstruction of the Moabite Inscription from Elkerak, an important artifact from the ancient Moabite kingdom. This high-resolution 3D model authentically reproduces the inscription’s features, ideal for educational, research, or display purposes.

Line 1:
𐤀𐤍𐤊𐤉 𐤌𐤔𐤉𐤕 𐤌𐤋𐤊 𐤌𐤀𐤁 𐤄𐤃𐤉𐤁𐤍𐤉

Line 2:
𐤁𐤁𐤕𐤉 𐤊𐤌𐤔 𐤋𐤌𐤁𐤏𐤓 𐤊𐤉 𐤀𐤄𐤁𐤍𐤉

Line 3:
𐤍𐤄 𐤄𐤍 𐤏𐤔𐤕𐤉 𐤀𐤕

English translation:

1. “[I am (name), son of Kemoshyat, king of Moab, the [Dibonite]…]”
2. “[… in the temple of Chemosh as a sacrifice, because I lo[ved]…]”
3. “[… and behold, I have made it …]”

Bible reference:
“Woe to you, Moab! You are undone, O people of Chemosh! Numbers 21:29

The El-Kerak inscription was either written by Mesha, king of Moab, or his father in the 9th century B.C.E. It was found in 1958 in Jordan while a trench for a new building was being cut. It is of gray-black basalt and probably was part of a longer piece, perhaps a statue.

Dimensions: Height: 45 cm · Width: 33 cm · Thickness: 9 cm

The 3D model is fully optimized for realistic visualization and detailed study. It is compatible with various 3D printing technologies, allowing you to create a physical replica for exhibition, teaching, or hands-on research. You can print the model in your preferred scale and material, including resin, PLA, or other popular filaments.

Each character and every surface detail have been sculpted with care to reflect the authentic appearance of the original inscription. Custom file formats and support for specific printing requirements are available upon request.