PHILISTINE SOCIETY AS REVEALED BY ITS ICONOGRAPHY AND FIGURATIVE MATERIAL CULTURE

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Abstract

The article discusses Philistine iconography and figurative material culture in Philistia during the Iron Age. The primary archaeological evidence is surveyed, high-lighting significant human, zoomorphic, and vegetative motifs. The different traditions and sources reflected by the figurative objects are also discussed. In addition, the archaeological contexts of these objects are surveyed, whether domestic, public, or related to temples or other contexts. Finally, various aspects related to the nature of the Philistine society will be evaluated according to the figurative material culture.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)240-258
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Volume10
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

Keywords

  • Philistine society
  • decoration
  • figurative art
  • iconography
  • terracottas

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