The Shabaka stone. Mythological text on black basalt. 25th Dynasty Egyptian, (approx. 710 BC) from Memphis. The text contains an account of the creation of the world referencing Ptah, chief god of Memphis.

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The Shabaka stone. Mythological text on black basalt. 25th Dynasty Egyptian, (approx. 710 BC) from Memphis. The text contains an account of the creation of the world referencing Ptah, chief god of Memphis.

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