Osorkon IV, ruler of the XXII Dynasty of Egypt, reigned from 730 to 715 BC. Although data on his life and reign are limited, we can nevertheless address some important aspects of his history and the archaeological finds associated with him.
Historical context
Osorkon IV is also known as Shilkanni in Assyrian annals. He inherited the throne at a time of decline for Egypt, marked by the loss of control over foreign territories and internal struggles for power. His reign coincided with the rise of Assyrian power in the Near East, and Egypt faced increasing pressure from the Assyrians.
Archaeological discoveries
Bronze relief
Among the important discoveries associated with Osorkon IV, a bronze relief bearing the image of the king was discovered in Byblos, an ancient city located on the coast of present-day Lebanon. This relief, which depicts Osorkon IV offering offerings to the gods, testifies to the relationship between Egypt and Byblos at that time.
Stele of Tanis
Another important artifact is a stele discovered at Tanis, bearing the name of Osorkon IV. This stele refers to the construction of a temple dedicated to god Amun and mentions priests and officials of the time. Although these finds do not give us a complete picture of the reign of Osorkon IV, they do offer insight into certain aspects of his administration and religious policies.
Archaeologists and Egyptologists
Archaeologists who have worked on artifacts related to Osorkon IV have helped shed light on certain aspects of his reign and of Dynasty XNUMX Egypt in general. Among them, Pierre Montet, an eminent French Egyptologist, played a key role in the discovery of the Stele of Tanis and the study of the history of this period.
Conclusion
In conclusion, information about Osorkon IV is limited, and it is difficult to draw up a complete and detailed historical account of his reign. Nevertheless, archaeological discoveries and the work of Egyptologists have revealed some aspects of his life and times, despite the lack of available data.
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