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(1) For the god Aššur, his lord: Shalmaneser (I), appointee of the god Enlil, vice-regent of (the god) Aššur, son of Adad-nārārī (I), vice-regent of (the god) Aššur, (and) son of Arik-dīn-ili, (who was) also vice-regent of (the god) Aššur. (5b) I built the temple of the god Aššur, my lord, in its entirety from its foundations to its crenellations. I made (it) larger than before. (9b) I dedicated (this door socket) to the god Aššur, my lord, for my life, the safe-keeping of my seed, and the well-being of Assyria.