Lavishly illustrated catalogue of over six hundred artefacts from the Near Eastern collections of... more Lavishly illustrated catalogue of over six hundred artefacts from the Near Eastern collections of the Royal Museums of Art and History, Brussels (Mesopotamia, Iran, Syria, Phoenicia, Palestine, Anatolia, South-Arabia). maps, Introductory chapters, maps and chronological charts.
ABSTRACT The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned ... more ABSTRACT The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collection of glyptic material from the Ancient Near East. The collection consists of stamp and cylinder seals, seal impressions and sealings, originating from a broad range of cultures and dating from the beginning of their production down to the Roman period. They illustrate the entire historical development of a type of object that provides unique insights into the economic, cultural, enviromental and political history of a vast region. Over the years, many of these seals, seal impressions and sealings have been studied and published, but a comprehensive revision of the entire corpus imposed itself since long date. This contribution presents the first results of this scientific and museological exercise.
Two painted ostrich eggs with Phoenician inscriptions are published here with enhanced photograph... more Two painted ostrich eggs with Phoenician inscriptions are published here with enhanced photographs accompanied by a full description of the iconographic details of their decoration. They both belong to a series of similar eggs, the first one (A) characterized by a free field style, the other (B) by geometric metopes separating the motifs from each other. The yet unpublished anepigraphic examples compiled here invariably underscore the hypothesis that the Punic production of similar eggs was tributary to this older Phoenician group which reached its appex in the 7th c. BCE. Whilst the former production focussed on apotropaic themes, the latter’s iconographic repertoire is rather of an eschatological nature.
Three short Phoenician epigraphs are presented here which were uncovered at Tell Kazel on the Syr... more Three short Phoenician epigraphs are presented here which were uncovered at Tell Kazel on the Syrian coast. The first two, found during the excavations led in the sixties by M. Dunand, A. Bounni and N. Salibi, are stamps on pottery handles. The last one, discovered in 1993 by the American University of Beirut Tell Kazel Expedition, was engraved on the mold of a "Megarian bowl". All three shed light on Late Phoenician onomastics
The present paper reviews several of the arts and crafts of Iron Age I-II Transjordan, touched up... more The present paper reviews several of the arts and crafts of Iron Age I-II Transjordan, touched upon by our jubilee in her inaugural speech at the occasion of a colloquium of the Phoenicians' neighbours at the Free University of Brussels in 1983. Wherever possible, recent studies and fi nds relevant to the topics discussed are referred to, occasionally spiced with some afterthoughts which I hope to turn out useful for further scientifi c investigations.
"The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collecti... more "The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collection of glyptic material from the Ancient Near East. The collection consists of stamp and cylinder seals, seal impressions and sealings, originating from a broad range of cultures and dating from the beginning of their production down to the Roman period. They illustrate the entire historical development of a type of object that provides unique insights into the economic, cultural, enviromental and political history of a vast region. Over the years, many of these seals, seal impressions and sealings have been studied and published, but a comprehensive revision of the entire corpus imposed itself since long date. This contribution presents the first results of this scientific and museological exercise.
In addition, this paper demonstrates the use of interactive images, those of the Portable Light Dome of the KU Leuven, for the registration, study and presentation of large and diverse collections. "
The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collectio... more The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collection of glyptic material from the Ancient Near East. The collection consists of stamp and cylinder seals, seal impressions and sealings, originating from a broad range of cultures and dating from the beginning of their production down to the Roman period. They illustrate the entire historical development of a type of object that provides unique insights into the economic, cultural, enviromental and political history of a vast region. Over the years, many of these seals, seal impressions and sealings have been studied and published, but a comprehensive revision of the entire corpus imposed itself since long date. This contribution presents the first results of this scientific and museological exercise.
Tell Kazel (Syria) and the Akkar Plain: A Concise Summary of Twentyfive
Years’ Excavation Campai... more Tell Kazel (Syria) and the Akkar Plain: A Concise Summary of Twentyfive
Years’ Excavation Campaigns. — Tell Kazel is one of the most imposing archaeological mounds (tells) on the Syro-Palestinian coastal strip, the occupation history of which dates back as early as the Neolithic. Twenty-five years’ excavation campaigns have added substantial evidence to its presumed identity with ancient Sumur, key site, if not capital,of the kingdom of Amurru. Situated within both the Egyptian and Hittite spheres of influence,
the latter’s strategic importance has ever been growing since the 15th century BCE.Besides an imposing temple with rich foundation deposits and large quantities of ceramics
imported from the Mycenaean horizon, the oldest sanctuary of the Phoenician coast (plundered by the Assyrians in 738 BCE) was exposed on the tell’s culminating point. The
present contribution reviews the successive historical phases with reference to earlier excavation accounts illustrated by a selection of both local and imported material.
... Page 9. 1987] BAALIM 317 Mediterran6e Por t Acropole j chAteau franc JBEIL (BYBLOS) Centre \\... more ... Page 9. 1987] BAALIM 317 Mediterran6e Por t Acropole j chAteau franc JBEIL (BYBLOS) Centre \\ Ville d u \\ changeur Bert AutorouteTrpl L ie del Fig. 7.-Localisation de la decouverte. -~~~ 1: Fig. 8.- Eil votif de Nabuchodonosor 11. (Photographie C. Asmar). ...
Lavishly illustrated catalogue of over six hundred artefacts from the Near Eastern collections of... more Lavishly illustrated catalogue of over six hundred artefacts from the Near Eastern collections of the Royal Museums of Art and History, Brussels (Mesopotamia, Iran, Syria, Phoenicia, Palestine, Anatolia, South-Arabia). maps, Introductory chapters, maps and chronological charts.
ABSTRACT The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned ... more ABSTRACT The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collection of glyptic material from the Ancient Near East. The collection consists of stamp and cylinder seals, seal impressions and sealings, originating from a broad range of cultures and dating from the beginning of their production down to the Roman period. They illustrate the entire historical development of a type of object that provides unique insights into the economic, cultural, enviromental and political history of a vast region. Over the years, many of these seals, seal impressions and sealings have been studied and published, but a comprehensive revision of the entire corpus imposed itself since long date. This contribution presents the first results of this scientific and museological exercise.
Two painted ostrich eggs with Phoenician inscriptions are published here with enhanced photograph... more Two painted ostrich eggs with Phoenician inscriptions are published here with enhanced photographs accompanied by a full description of the iconographic details of their decoration. They both belong to a series of similar eggs, the first one (A) characterized by a free field style, the other (B) by geometric metopes separating the motifs from each other. The yet unpublished anepigraphic examples compiled here invariably underscore the hypothesis that the Punic production of similar eggs was tributary to this older Phoenician group which reached its appex in the 7th c. BCE. Whilst the former production focussed on apotropaic themes, the latter’s iconographic repertoire is rather of an eschatological nature.
Three short Phoenician epigraphs are presented here which were uncovered at Tell Kazel on the Syr... more Three short Phoenician epigraphs are presented here which were uncovered at Tell Kazel on the Syrian coast. The first two, found during the excavations led in the sixties by M. Dunand, A. Bounni and N. Salibi, are stamps on pottery handles. The last one, discovered in 1993 by the American University of Beirut Tell Kazel Expedition, was engraved on the mold of a "Megarian bowl". All three shed light on Late Phoenician onomastics
The present paper reviews several of the arts and crafts of Iron Age I-II Transjordan, touched up... more The present paper reviews several of the arts and crafts of Iron Age I-II Transjordan, touched upon by our jubilee in her inaugural speech at the occasion of a colloquium of the Phoenicians' neighbours at the Free University of Brussels in 1983. Wherever possible, recent studies and fi nds relevant to the topics discussed are referred to, occasionally spiced with some afterthoughts which I hope to turn out useful for further scientifi c investigations.
"The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collecti... more "The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collection of glyptic material from the Ancient Near East. The collection consists of stamp and cylinder seals, seal impressions and sealings, originating from a broad range of cultures and dating from the beginning of their production down to the Roman period. They illustrate the entire historical development of a type of object that provides unique insights into the economic, cultural, enviromental and political history of a vast region. Over the years, many of these seals, seal impressions and sealings have been studied and published, but a comprehensive revision of the entire corpus imposed itself since long date. This contribution presents the first results of this scientific and museological exercise.
In addition, this paper demonstrates the use of interactive images, those of the Portable Light Dome of the KU Leuven, for the registration, study and presentation of large and diverse collections. "
The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collectio... more The Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels (RMAH) boast a rich and world-renowned collection of glyptic material from the Ancient Near East. The collection consists of stamp and cylinder seals, seal impressions and sealings, originating from a broad range of cultures and dating from the beginning of their production down to the Roman period. They illustrate the entire historical development of a type of object that provides unique insights into the economic, cultural, enviromental and political history of a vast region. Over the years, many of these seals, seal impressions and sealings have been studied and published, but a comprehensive revision of the entire corpus imposed itself since long date. This contribution presents the first results of this scientific and museological exercise.
Tell Kazel (Syria) and the Akkar Plain: A Concise Summary of Twentyfive
Years’ Excavation Campai... more Tell Kazel (Syria) and the Akkar Plain: A Concise Summary of Twentyfive
Years’ Excavation Campaigns. — Tell Kazel is one of the most imposing archaeological mounds (tells) on the Syro-Palestinian coastal strip, the occupation history of which dates back as early as the Neolithic. Twenty-five years’ excavation campaigns have added substantial evidence to its presumed identity with ancient Sumur, key site, if not capital,of the kingdom of Amurru. Situated within both the Egyptian and Hittite spheres of influence,
the latter’s strategic importance has ever been growing since the 15th century BCE.Besides an imposing temple with rich foundation deposits and large quantities of ceramics
imported from the Mycenaean horizon, the oldest sanctuary of the Phoenician coast (plundered by the Assyrians in 738 BCE) was exposed on the tell’s culminating point. The
present contribution reviews the successive historical phases with reference to earlier excavation accounts illustrated by a selection of both local and imported material.
... Page 9. 1987] BAALIM 317 Mediterran6e Por t Acropole j chAteau franc JBEIL (BYBLOS) Centre \\... more ... Page 9. 1987] BAALIM 317 Mediterran6e Por t Acropole j chAteau franc JBEIL (BYBLOS) Centre \\ Ville d u \\ changeur Bert AutorouteTrpl L ie del Fig. 7.-Localisation de la decouverte. -~~~ 1: Fig. 8.- Eil votif de Nabuchodonosor 11. (Photographie C. Asmar). ...
Page 1. BULLETIN D'ANTIQUITES ARCHEOLOGIQUES DU LEVANT INEDITES OU MECONNUES VI* PAR P. BORD... more Page 1. BULLETIN D'ANTIQUITES ARCHEOLOGIQUES DU LEVANT INEDITES OU MECONNUES VI* PAR P. BORDREUIL-E. GUBEL (ed.) I. FOUILLES ARCHR2OLOGIQUES I. Sceaux cylindres de Ras Shamra et de Minet ...
... Page 9. 1987] BAALIM 317 Mediterran6e Por t Acropole j chAteau franc JBEIL (BYBLOS) Centre \\... more ... Page 9. 1987] BAALIM 317 Mediterran6e Por t Acropole j chAteau franc JBEIL (BYBLOS) Centre \\ Ville d u \\ changeur Bert AutorouteTrpl L ie del Fig. 7.-Localisation de la decouverte. -~~~ 1: Fig. 8.- Eil votif de Nabuchodonosor 11. (Photographie C. Asmar). ...
Gubel, E. and J. S. Smith 2010 “Appendix III: A Cylinder Seal from Hala Sultan Tekke, T. 1, MLA 1... more Gubel, E. and J. S. Smith 2010 “Appendix III: A Cylinder Seal from Hala Sultan Tekke, T. 1, MLA 1173,” pp. 238–244 in M. Samaes and K. Nys, “T. 1, MLA 1173, An Extra-Urban Tomb of the Late Bronze Age Site Near Hala Sultan Tekke,” Report of the Department of Antiquities, Cyprus: 199–248 (2010 issue appeared in 2012).
rchaeological investigations require the collaboration of a wide diversity of disciplines. Theref... more rchaeological investigations require the collaboration of a wide diversity of disciplines. Therefore, in the framework of the international research network "Greater Mesopotamia: Reconstruction of its Environment and History", the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels hold a symposium that brings together different methodologies.
The symposium for researchers and students in geo- and archaeo- sciences aims at a multidisciplinary discussion about non-destructive and destructive methods used in support of archaeology in the ancient Near East or other arid and semi-arid areas. The objective is to address issues relating to the identification of materials and their composition. Topics include, but are not limited to, petrography, clay mineralogy, soil science, gemmology, construction materials, …
Poster on the activities of the Belgian committee of the 'Corpus of Phoenician and Punic Antiquit... more Poster on the activities of the Belgian committee of the 'Corpus of Phoenician and Punic Antiquities' (International Union of Academies).
Talk with general reflections on whether or not the present situation in Lebanon has an impact in... more Talk with general reflections on whether or not the present situation in Lebanon has an impact in Flanders on higher education, funding and research on the archaeology of the Central Levant (in Dutch).
Status report of the inventory and digitisation of Phoenician and Punic antiquities in Belgian co... more Status report of the inventory and digitisation of Phoenician and Punic antiquities in Belgian collections (Corpus des Antiquités phéniciennes et puniques - Union Académique Internationale).
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In addition, this paper demonstrates the use of interactive images, those of the Portable Light Dome of the KU Leuven, for the registration, study and presentation of large and diverse collections. "
Years’ Excavation Campaigns. — Tell Kazel is one of the most imposing archaeological mounds (tells) on the Syro-Palestinian coastal strip, the occupation history of which dates back as early as the Neolithic. Twenty-five years’ excavation campaigns have added substantial evidence to its presumed identity with ancient Sumur, key site, if not capital,of the kingdom of Amurru. Situated within both the Egyptian and Hittite spheres of influence,
the latter’s strategic importance has ever been growing since the 15th century BCE.Besides an imposing temple with rich foundation deposits and large quantities of ceramics
imported from the Mycenaean horizon, the oldest sanctuary of the Phoenician coast (plundered by the Assyrians in 738 BCE) was exposed on the tell’s culminating point. The
present contribution reviews the successive historical phases with reference to earlier excavation accounts illustrated by a selection of both local and imported material.
In addition, this paper demonstrates the use of interactive images, those of the Portable Light Dome of the KU Leuven, for the registration, study and presentation of large and diverse collections. "
Years’ Excavation Campaigns. — Tell Kazel is one of the most imposing archaeological mounds (tells) on the Syro-Palestinian coastal strip, the occupation history of which dates back as early as the Neolithic. Twenty-five years’ excavation campaigns have added substantial evidence to its presumed identity with ancient Sumur, key site, if not capital,of the kingdom of Amurru. Situated within both the Egyptian and Hittite spheres of influence,
the latter’s strategic importance has ever been growing since the 15th century BCE.Besides an imposing temple with rich foundation deposits and large quantities of ceramics
imported from the Mycenaean horizon, the oldest sanctuary of the Phoenician coast (plundered by the Assyrians in 738 BCE) was exposed on the tell’s culminating point. The
present contribution reviews the successive historical phases with reference to earlier excavation accounts illustrated by a selection of both local and imported material.
The symposium for researchers and students in geo- and archaeo- sciences aims at a multidisciplinary discussion about non-destructive and destructive methods used in support of archaeology in the ancient Near East or other arid and semi-arid areas. The objective is to address issues relating to the identification of materials and their composition. Topics include, but are not limited to, petrography, clay mineralogy, soil science, gemmology, construction materials, …