4. The Merneptah Stele
The Merneptah Stele, dating to the late 13th century BCE, is a remarkable Egyptian inscription that references “Israel” by name. This artifact provides the earliest extrabiblical mention of the Israelites, confirming their presence as a distinct people in Canaan during that period. Currently displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the stele lends critical support to the biblical account of early Israelite settlement. Read more at Britannica.
