Antique sarcophagus in Caesarea: gods take care of drinking!
Antique sarcophagus in Caesarea: gods take care of drinking!
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a remarkable antique sarcophagus near the port city of Caesarea, which shows a rare drinking competition between the mythical figures of Dionysos and Hercules. According to OE24 This sarcophagus is not only a sensation, but also one of the most important finds in the history of Israels. The marble coffin had broken during its discovery, but was carefully restored by conservation experts.
Hercules is depicted on the sarcophagus, which lies on a lion fur and holds a wine mug, while Dionysus is portrayed as the winner of drinking betting, surrounded by a procession of joy. This procession is intended to accompany the deceased venerable who is buried in the sarcophagus. The discovery made by the archaeologists Nohar Shalhar and Shani Amit happened during the cleaning of the sand of a dune. Due to the previous finds, there could be many other archaeological treasures at this location than originally assumed.
meaning of the find
It should be emphasized that this sarcophagus represents the first of its kind in Israel. The find dates from the 3rd century AD and was carried out during excavations, which were led by Israel antiquities authority and the Caesarea development company. Eli Escusido, the director of the Israeli antiquity authority, described the discovery as exciting and emphasizes its importance for understanding life and faith in the Roman world. According to FinestResullarte gives a valuable insight into the Roman art, which is often through mosaics has been shown, but has not yet been documented in this form.
The discovery will be presented to the public at a conference on June 12, 2025 in the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv. This event will help to further illuminate the cultural and historical relationships of this unique find.
Caesarea: A historical site
Caesarea itself is an important historical site in Israel, which lies between Tel Aviv and Haifa. It was founded by King Herod and was an important trade center during the Roman Empire. The city houses numerous archaeological sites that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region.
In addition to the recent finds from the Roman period, there are also remains from the middle Bronze Age in the area that are characteristic of the sunken legacy of the Holy Land. This early era, shaped by a sparse archaeological material, shows the development of the region and shows a testimony from the lifestyle of its wealthy peoples. In the transition phase between the early and middle Bronze Age there is a break with the traditions of the earlier epochs, which is documented by the ceramics, which are divided into three regionally different subgroups. alteroemer highlights these historical contexts that expand the understanding of life in this geographical region.| Details | |
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