How ancient trade networks transformed the art of the Near East
In short: Discover how a sophisticated web of kings, merchants, and diplomats during the second millennium B.C. drove a massive artistic transformation across the ancient Near East and the eastern Mediterranean.
This exhibition explores how intense international relationships, forged through the exchange of luxury goods, raw materials, and diplomatic gifts, reshaped visual traditions. Spanning from mainland Greece to Iran, the movement of people and precious items created a unique cultural landscape.
The collection features approximately 350 high-quality objects sourced from royal palaces, temples, tombs, and even a unique shipwreck. These pieces illustrate the interconnectedness of regions including Syria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Thrace, Anatolia, and the Caucasus.
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