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Dibon

Dhiban
Jordan900 BCE700 CEIron Age — Byzantine31.55, 35.75
About the site

The capital of the Moabite kingdom, famous for the Mesha Stele (Moabite Stone), which provides an account of King Mesha's victory over Israel. It is a key source for understanding Moabite history and religion.

Principal findings
  • iThe Mesha Stele with the Moabite inscription
  • iiRemains of a Moabite temple
  • iiiByzantine churches and mosaics
  • ivEvidence of a large urban center

Excavators — André Lemaire