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Storm God Stele
The Storm God stele made of basalt was transferred in 1908 to the Istanbul Museum from Maraş, where it used to stand in front of a house. Although the top section is missing, it is clear that the Storm God is depicted in a typical pose with a raised right arm, possibly holding a weapon. The surviving part is about 0.42 meters high and 0.31 meters wide. A Hieroglyphic Luwian inscription is scattered in the background and does not follow straight lines. It refers to the dedication of sheep and oxen, presumably as offerings, to this Storm God stele. The narrow extension at the bottom of the stele indicates that it used to be seated on a base. The stele is in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, but not on display.
