Phoenicia Collection

Map of ancient Palestine kingdoms of Judah and Israel
Map of Phoenicia and Judea in the time of King Solomon, 10th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

Lebanon / Sidon
The former Crusader fortress at Sidon, Lebanon. Sidon was originally the most important Phoenician trading centre in the Mediterranean. Date: 1930s

Phoenician ship in the Mediterranean
Phoenician galley passing the Rock of Gibraltar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Phoenician traders in port
Phoenician sailors trading goods in an ancient Mediterranean seaport. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Phoenician art. Cyprus. Bust of a bearded man. 6th century BC. Archaic Period. Limestone. It comes from Golgoi (Cyprus). Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Illustration of people, customs, artefacts, monuments from ancient civilisations and indigenous cultures around the world, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Persia, Phoenicia, Inca, Maya, Aztec

Phoenician coins and writing
Phoenician coins. Engraving depicting various coins and medals from the Phoenician civilisation. Phoenicia existed as a collection of city states in the coastal areas of modern day Lebanon and Syria

Cedars of Lebanon for Solomons Temple
Solomons servants hewing the cedars of Lebanon to build the temple in Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French 19th century. illustration
5306126 French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Barbara. known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara; (add.info.: French 19th century. illustration)

Baal, god of the ancient Mideast
Ancient Phoenician or Canaanite deity Baal holding an infant. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Anthropomorphic terracotta sarcophagus. From Ghar
Anthropomorphic terracotta sarcophagus. Found in Ghar Barka, on the outskirts of Rabat (Malta). 6th century BC. Detail. National Museum of Archaeology. Valletta. Malta

Anthropomorphic terracotta sarcophagus. From Ghar
Anthropomorphic terracotta sarcophagus. Found in Ghar Barka, on the outskirts of Rabat (Malta). 6th century BC. National Museum of Archaeology. Valletta. Malta

Phoenician inscription on a limestone stele. Tal-Virtu, Rabat (Malta). 7th century BC. National Museum of Archaeology. Valletta. Malta

Iberian Peninsula. Ancient History. From left to right; figures 1 to 6: Phoenicians, figures 7 to 11: Celtiberians. Chromolithography. Historia General de Espana, by Modesto Lafuente. Volume I

Iberian Peninsula. Ancient History. Phoenicians. Figures 1 to 5: illustrations inspired by antiquities from the Cerro de los Santos. Figure 6: Phoenician from a small lamp in the Museum of Tarragona

Iberian Peninsula. Ancient History. Phoenicians. Figures 2 to 5: illustrations inspired by antiquities from the Cerro de los Santos. Figure 6: Phoenician from a small lamp in the Museum of Tarragona

Tyre (currently in Lebanese territory). Engraving by Aubert

Ancient history. Phoenician warrior. Engraving, 19th century
Ancient history. Phoenician warrior. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

ANCIENT ALPHABETS. Table of ancient written alphabets

Map showing the land of the Hebrews, 1936
7125142 Map showing the land of the Hebrews, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the land of the Hebrews. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936); Photo © Ken Welsh

Sarcophagus from Amathus (engraving)
8632814 Sarcophagus from Amathus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarcophagus from Amathus)

Phoenicia (colour litho)
8632813 Phoenicia (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phoenicia)

Capture of Tyre by Evagoras of Cyprus (litho)
8660860 Capture of Tyre by Evagoras of Cyprus (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Tyre by Evagoras of Cyprus)

Plunder from Tyre (litho)
8660859 Plunder from Tyre (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plunder from Tyre)

Patera from Curium (engraving)
8672396 Patera from Curium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patera from Curium)

Plan of the Island Tyre (engraving)
8632834 Plan of the Island Tyre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Island Tyre)

Phoenician Galley from a Painting; Phoenician Bireme (engraving)
8632832 Phoenician Galley from a Painting; Phoenician Bireme (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phoenician Galley from a Painting; Phoenician Bireme)

Hiram's Tomb (engraving)
8632831 Hiram's Tomb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiram's Tomb)

Tomb at Amrit (engraving)
8632820 Tomb at Amrit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb at Amrit)

Sepulchral Chamber at Amathus (engraving)
8632818 Sepulchral Chamber at Amathus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sepulchral Chamber at Amathus)

Plan of Sidon (engraving)
8632835 Plan of Sidon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Sidon)

The Tyre of Alexander's Time (engraving)
8632830 The Tyre of Alexander's Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tyre of Alexander's Time)

Wall of Aradus (engraving)
8632825 Wall of Aradus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wall of Aradus)

Section of the Burdj-el-Bezzak (engraving)
8632817 Section of the Burdj-el-Bezzak (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of the Burdj-el-Bezzak)

View of the Pass South of the Nahr-el-Kelb (engraving)
8632838 View of the Pass South of the Nahr-el-Kelb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Pass South of the Nahr-el-Kelb)

Ground Plan of Shrine at Marathus (engraving)
8632827 Ground Plan of Shrine at Marathus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of Shrine at Marathus)

Baal as a Sun-God (engraving)
8632840 Baal as a Sun-God (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baal as a Sun-God)

Shrine at Marathus (engraving)
8632829 Shrine at Marathus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrine at Marathus)

Coin of Byblus enlarged (engraving)
8672401 Coin of Byblus enlarged (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coin of Byblus enlarged)

Chart of Aradus (engraving)
8632833 Chart of Aradus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chart of Aradus)

Wall of Tortosa (engraving)
8632826 Wall of Tortosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wall of Tortosa)

View of the Two Meghazils (engraving)
8632823 View of the Two Meghazils (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Two Meghazils)

Plan and Section of Tomb at Amrit (engraving)
8632822 Plan and Section of Tomb at Amrit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan and Section of Tomb at Amrit)

The Phoenician Alphabet (engraving)
8632812 The Phoenician Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phoenician Alphabet)

Thothmes III sacking Zahi at Harvest-Time (litho)
8660877 Thothmes III sacking Zahi at Harvest-Time (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thothmes III sacking Zahi at Harvest-Time)

Bearded head pendant (sand-core glass)
BAL125346 Bearded head pendant (sand-core glass); Carthage, Tunisia

Mummy of King Tabnit (about 500 BC)
Mummy of Sidonian King Tabnit (about 500 BC). Detail. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Phoenician art. Cyprus. The Amathus sarcophagus with reliefs depicting a parade with chariots. Limestone. Archaic Period. 5th century B.C. It comes from a tomb at Amathus (Cyprus)

Sidonians landing at the site of Carthage (litho)
1266066 Sidonians landing at the site of Carthage (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinson's History of the Nations published circa 1920's)

Plunder from Tyre (litho)
1266065 Plunder from Tyre (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinson's History of the Nations published circa 1920's. Edwin Morrow)

Fashion, Aegean Phoenician culture
7278104 Fashion, Aegean Phoenician culture, 2000-500 B. C

The coming of the Phoenicians (colour litho)
7166327 The coming of the Phoenicians (colour litho) by Holmes, Thomas William (1872-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coming of the Phoenicians)

The Phocaen fleet defeats the Carthiginians 536 BC ( litho)
1266068 The Phocaen fleet defeats the Carthiginians 536 BC ( litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Manufacturing "Tyrian Purple"( litho)
1266057 Manufacturing " Tyrian Purple" ( litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

First sight of the Pillars of Hecules (litho)
1266049 First sight of the Pillars of Hecules (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Maps of Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia and Palestine (coloured engraving)
7148247 Maps of Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia and Palestine (coloured engraving) by Kiepert, Heinrich (1818-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maps of Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia and Palestine)

Primitive ship building (litho)
1266044 Primitive ship building (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s. Allan Stewart (1865-1951))

Final destruction of Carthage by the Romans (litho)
1266073 Final destruction of Carthage by the Romans (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Buying off Assur-Bani-Pal ( litho)
1266056 Buying off Assur-Bani-Pal ( litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s. Ambrose Dudley (1867-1951))

Coins of Cities and Countries, Assus - Brundusium (engraving)
7164270 Coins of Cities and Countries, Assus - Brundusium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of Cities and Countries, Assus - Brundusium)

Carte des colonies pheniciennes (engraving)
7179855 Carte des colonies pheniciennes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte des colonies pheniciennes)

Traders at Carthage (colour litho)
7159481 Traders at Carthage (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traders at Carthage)

Coins of Cities and Countries, Thebes - Thyatira (engraving)
7164198 Coins of Cities and Countries, Thebes - Thyatira (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of Cities and Countries, Thebes - Thyatira)

Alexander the Great laying siege to Tyre, 332 BC (engraving)
3647048 Alexander the Great laying siege to Tyre, 332 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great laying siege to Tyre, 332 BC)

Marble anthropoid sarcophagus, c. 410 BC (parian marble)
3526104 Marble anthropoid sarcophagus, c.410 BC (parian marble) by Phoenician, (5th century BC); 222.9 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Vase, Ancient Egyptian or Phoenician (chromolitho)
3095746 Vase, Ancient Egyptian or Phoenician (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase, Ancient Egyptian or Phoenician)

Phoenician traders of the coast of Britain (colour litho)
1266053 Phoenician traders of the coast of Britain (colour litho) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Phoenician craftsmen building a temple for Soloman (litho)
1266050 Phoenician craftsmen building a temple for Soloman (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, Campephaga phoenicea
Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, male, Campephaga phoenicea

White-crested helmetshrike, Prionops plumatus

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"Discovering Phoenicia: Tracing the Rich Tapestry of an Ancient Civilization" Journey back in time as we explore the captivating world of Phoenicia, a civilization that left an indelible mark on history. From the Map of ancient Palestine kingdoms of Judah and Israel to Homeric cosmogony, every aspect reveals their profound influence. Nestled in Lebanon/Sidon, this vibrant society thrived as renowned traders in bustling ports. Their legendary maritime prowess allowed them to traverse distant lands, exchanging goods and ideas with diverse cultures. The Cedars of Lebanon stand tall even today, a testament to their significance for Solomon's Temple. Phoenician art mesmerizes with its intricate details; from Cyprus' Bust of a bearded man dating back to the 6th century B. C. , it showcases their artistic finesse. Illustrations depict people, customs, artifacts, and monuments from various ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Persia - all intertwined with Phoenician heritage. Coins adorned with enigmatic writings offer glimpses into their sophisticated economic system while honoring Baal - god revered across the ancient Mideast. Unveiling secrets preserved through time is King Tabnit's mummy (circa 500 B. C. ), shedding light on burial practices and beliefs. Cyprus' Amathus sarcophagus serves as another remarkable example of Phoenician artistry; its intricate carvings tell stories lost but not forgotten. And who can ignore Herakles (530-520 A. D. ), depicted in stunning detail on yet another masterpiece? As we delve deeper into Phoenicia's legacy, we uncover tales woven within each artifact—stories that connect us to our shared human history. Let us celebrate this extraordinary civilization that shaped our world through trade routes and cultural exchanges—a true testament to humanity's boundless curiosity and ingenuity.