"Ben Weider founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders and introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world, significantly shaping fitness culture in the 20th century."
"The 3,300-year-old Egyptian stele of Pharaoh Thutmose IV symbolizes his divine authority and was gifted to Weider in recognition of his global influence."
"The stele, depicting Thutmose IV, was sold for 56,000 CAD and will be featured at TEFAF New York, offered for £450,000, bridging three millennia of history."
"Thutmose IV claimed his authority through a dream where the sun god promised him the kingdom of Egypt, a story central to his reign."
Ben Weider, a pivotal figure in 20th-century fitness culture, founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders and introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger. He successfully advocated for bodybuilding's recognition as a sport by the International Olympic Committee. In 1964, he received a 3,300-year-old Egyptian stele as a token of gratitude. The stele, depicting Pharaoh Thutmose IV, symbolizes his divine authority. After being sold for 56,000 CAD, it will be showcased at TEFAF New York, offered for £450,000. The stele connects three millennia of history and reflects Weider's passion for historical artifacts.
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