Karnak - Great Temple of Amun - Triumphal Inscription of Sheshonq I

To the west of the reliefs, on the south end of the Second Pylon, is the Triumphal Inscription of Sheshonq I, the Shishak of the Old Testament. It celebrates the King's victory over Rehoboam of Judah, the son of Solomon. To the left is a large figure of Amun holding in his right hand the curved sword of victory and in his left cords binding five rows of captured cities, each represented by a circuit of walls bearing its name and the upper part of the body of a fettered prisoner. The hooked noses, prominent cheekbones and beards identify the prisoners as Semitic. Below Amun is the protective goddess of the Theban nome, with a club, bow and quiver, holding cords attached to five rows of prisoners. To the right the King (figure unfinished)