Deposit f (Nos. 15121–15567) in the Obelisk Temple at Byblos: Artefact Mobility in the Middle Bronze Age I–II (1850–1650 BC) between Egypt and the Levant

A significant discovery at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Byblos reveals that a large deposit of Middle Bronze Age I–II artefacts (1850–1650 BC), previously overlooked, provides critical insights into the material culture and trade relations between Egypt and the Levant. The deposit, comprising 455 objects—including 294 faience figurines—was likely manufactured in late Middle Kingdom Egypt and imported to the Levant, indicating frequent cultural exchanges during this period. Preliminary analysis suggests these artefacts were part of a structured deposit, although their exact dating and purpose remain unresolved. This finding challenges traditional views on artefact mobility and trade dynamics between Egypt and the Levant, offering new perspectives on the economic and social interactions of the time.

Miniaci, G. (2018). Deposit f (Nos. 15121–15567) in the Obelisk Temple at Byblos: Artefact Mobility in the Middle Bronze Age I–II (1850–1650 BC) between Egypt and the Levant. Ägypten Und Levante, 28, 379–408. https://doi.org/10.1553/aeundl28s379