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Tides of History

The Orientalizing Mediterranean

Jun 1, 2023
37:53

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  • The spread of Orientalizing art in the Mediterranean conveyed not only aesthetics but also embedded narratives of distant lands and prestige.
  • Interactions within family networks in the Mediterranean facilitated the dissemination of knowledge, technologies, and cultural practices, transforming local industries and beliefs.

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Interconnected Mediterranean Network

In the port city of Pithakusai, individuals like Koysira and her diverse family epitomize the interconnectedness of the Mediterranean. Beginning with Koysira's arrival in the bustling city and her family's varied professions - pottery, metalwork, and maritime trade - their network extended to Ve in Etruria, Syracuse in Sicily, and Cadiz in Iberia. Through marriages, trade, and cultural exchanges, this family network bridged diverse ethnic and linguistic groups, embracing influence from Greeks, Phoenicians, Italic speakers, Etruscans, Tartessians, and rrelation.

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