Bakenkhons has left autobiographical inscriptions on statues from Karnak, one of which is now in a museum in Munich.
The Temple attracted crowds of people who left obscene drawings and inscriptions on the pedestal of Dominique's statue.
It was also used as an early post office by passing explorers, traders and travellers, many of whom left inscriptions on its trunk.
The motivations of the pilgrims are varied, although many leave messages and inscriptions.
For half a century the Guti controlled Mesopotamia, especially the south, but they left few inscriptions, so they are not well understood.
The Greek miners have left inscriptions on the monastery walls.
Amenhotep has left several inscriptions touting his athletic skills while he was a leader of the army before his crowning.
By the 7th century they had imported methods and materials from the eastern Mediterranean and were leaving written inscriptions.
Frumentius converted Ezana, who left several inscriptions detailing his reign both before and after his conversion.
Throughout the province, Barea has left various inscriptions.