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Phoenician Kingdom. Northern Lebanon. Sarcophagus. It was ma
Phoenician Kingdom. Northern Lebanon. First millenium BC. Sarcophagus, which is made of marble from the Greek island of Paros, come from such a tomb. It was made by a Greek sculptor or a local craftsman trained in Greek style. Similar sarcophagi have mainly been found in the Royal city of Sidon to the south of Arados an in Phoenician colonies in the Western Mediterranean. 480-450 BC. National Museum of Denmark
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This ancient sarcophagus, dating back to the First Millennium BC, is a testament to the rich cultural exchange that took place between the Phoenician Kingdom in Northern Lebanon and the Greek world. Discovered in such a tomb, this anthropoid sarcophagus, made of marble from the Greek island of Paros, provides a fascinating glimpse into the funerary practices and artistic influences of the time. The sarcophagus, which is believed to have been crafted by a Greek sculptor or a local artisan trained in Greek style, is a fine example of the Hellenistic influence on Phoenician art. Similar sarcophagi have mainly been found in the royal city of Sidon to the south of Arados and in Phoenician colonies in the Western Mediterranean. The intricately carved facial features of the deceased, depicted with a serene expression, are a testament to the skill and artistry of the sculptor. The sarcophagus, now housed in the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, Europe, is a reminder of the maritime civilization that thrived along the fertile crescent of the Mediterranean coastline. The Phoenicians were known for their trading networks that stretched from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Western Mediterranean, and this sarcophagus is a symbol of the cultural exchange that took place during that era. The semitic people of Phoenicia left an indelible mark on history, and this sarcophagus is a reminder of their artistic and historical legacy.
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