Canaanite (culture or style)

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Scope note
Culture and style that developed in the area of coastal Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine from about 3000 to 1200 BCE. The style is characterized by an eclecticism reflecting a mixture of Aegean, Anatolian, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian influences that can be seen particularly in metalwork and ivory carving.
Canaanite
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024