Final answer:
The Hegeso Stele is not primarily made of bronze, which is supported by historical references to the materials typically used during the Kerotic period and the Kingdom of Kush's known production of high-quality iron. Large stelae, like the Hegeso Stele, are usually carved from stone for durability and the long-term preservation required of architectural temple elements.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Hegeso Stele, as referenced in the question, is generally assumed to be from the ancient Kingdom of Kush and would be made of materials commonly used during that period. Given the context provided about the Meroitic period and the Kingdom of Kush, it is noted that the region was known for producing high-quality iron, not bronze. Additionally, the specific reference to the Hegeso Stele being placed by the doorway of a temple in the Meroitic period (around 24 BCE) and made of a substantial height, suggests that the material used would be durable enough to withstand the test of time, further making it more likely that the stele was carved from stone and not cast from bronze.
We can also infer that since surface metal deposits have long disappeared, implying scarcity of metals such as bronze, along with a reference to the lost-wax method of casting typically being used for smaller objects such as geometric sculptures, it is unlikely that a large stele would be made of bronze. Thus, with the understanding that large stelae are typically carved from stone and not metal in historical contexts, the answer to the question would be Option 2: False, the Hegeso Stele is not primarily made of bronze.