Metternich Stela

The Metternich Stela is an ancient Egyptian carved stone slab from around 400 BCE, named after Austrian diplomat Prince Klemens von Metternich who acquired it. It depicts scenes related to Egyptian religious beliefs, specifically about a divine figure, the god Osiris, and his role in the afterlife. The stela provides insights into Egyptian funerary practices, mythology, and how they viewed death and rebirth. It is an important archaeological artifact that helps us understand Egyptian religion and culture during the Late Period of ancient Egypt.