King Ahiram

King Ahiram was a Phoenician ruler, best known from an ancient inscription found on a tomb in Byblos, Lebanon. The inscription, dating to around 1000 BCE, provides insights into Phoenician culture and beliefs, highlighting themes of mortality and the afterlife. Ahiram is often noted for the complexity of his burial practices, which included elaborate stone sarcophagi. His reign is significant because it reflects the wealth and maritime prowess of the Phoenician city-states, which were influential in trade and culture during antiquity. His tomb remains an important archaeological site for understanding early Phoenician society.