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Fragment of door post. 6th-8th centuries. Sandstone
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Fragment of door post. 6th-8th centuries. Sandstone
Fragment of door post. 6th-8th centuries. Sandstone. From Faras Cathedral (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018
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1. Title: Fragment of Door Post from Faras Cathedral (6th-8th Centuries, Sudan) This evocative fragment of a sandstone door post, dating from the 6th to 8th centuries, offers a glimpse into the rich history and artistic achievements of the Early Christian period in Lower Nubia, Sudan. The intricately carved relief, now housed in the Faras Gallery of the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland, once graced the entrance of Faras Cathedral, a significant religious site during the Middle Ages. The intricate design on the door post reflects the syncretic nature of Early Christian art in Nubia, which blended influences from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art with indigenous African traditions. The relief depicts various motifs, including geometric patterns, animal figures, and human figures, all skillfully carved into the sandstone. Professor Kazimierz Michalowski, a renowned archaeologist and historian, led the excavations of the Faras site in the 1950s and 1960s. His groundbreaking discoveries, including this door post fragment, have shed new light on the history and art of the Middle Ages in Nubia. The fragment serves as a testament to the vibrant cultural exchange that took place during this period, as well as the enduring influence of ancient civilizations on the artistic traditions of Africa. The intricate carvings on the door post reveal the skill and artistry of the artisans who created them, as well as the deep spiritual significance that these works held for the people of Faras and the broader Nubian civilization. This fragment of a door post, now preserved in the National Museum in Warsaw, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the past, inviting us to explore the rich history and artistic achievements of the Early Christian period in Lower Nubia.
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