Canaanite jars
Canaanite Jars
Ancient Canaanite jars originating from mainland Greece exemplify the extensive trade networks established by the Mycenaeans with the eastern Mediterranean during the late 13th century B.C.E. This exhibition highlights the pivotal role played by Mycenaean trade in facilitating cultural exchange and economic interactions across the Levantine coast. Through a comprehensive analysis combining typological, epigraphic, and analytical data, this display illustrates how the trading dynamics between Mycenaean centers like Tiryns and Mycenae evolved over time. By comparing artifacts from various Aegean sites, particularly the harbor of Kommos in southern Crete, scholars have discerned a diachronic shift in the distribution patterns of Canaanite jars reaching the Aegean region. This shift, occurring towards the end of the 13th century B.C.E., reflects changes in political power dynamics, the establishment of regular commodity trade routes, and diplomatic complexities. As container shipment gained prominence and the demand for commodities surged, this transition sheds light on the intricate interplay between states bordering the eastern Mediterranean seaways during the twilight of the Late Bronze Age.
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