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(1) Shalmaneser (III), strong king, king of the world, king of Assyria, son of Ashurnasirpal (II), strong king, king of the world, king of Assyria, son of Tukultī-Ninurta (II), (who was) also strong king, king of the world, king of Assyria, son of Adad-nārārī (II), (who was) also strong king, king of the world, (and) king of Assyria.

(5) At that time, the ancient Tabira Gate, which Aššur-dān (II), son of Tiglath-pileser (II), kings who came before me, had previously built, (that gate) had become dilapidated. I removed its dilapidated section(s), delineated its site, (and) reached its foundation pit. I built (and) completed (it) from its foundations to its crenellations. I splendidly decorated (it) more than before. At that time, I deposited my clay inscription(s).

(11b) In the future, in days to come, when that gate becomes old and dilapidated, may a future ruler restore its dilapidated section(s) (and) return my inscription to its place. The deities Aššur, Adad, Sîn and Šamaš, Ištar and Nergal, the great gods, will (then) listen to his prayers.

(16b) Duʾūzu (IV), twenty-eighth day, eponymy of Taklāk-<ana>-šarri, the governor of the city Nēmed-Ištar.