مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - The Oriental objects from the Heraion of Samos and the Artemision of Ephesus Sanctuaries

Abstract :

Especially during the beginning of the archaic period, Ionian sanctuaries display a rich material content. The presence of an important amount of foreign objects in these sanctuaries can be considered as a result of the newly established communication network with the East. The redistribution of oriental objects as offerings allows us to assume the existence of a constant interest in certain types of objects. It seems that a constant and continuous connectivity within the Mediterranean regions and the intensification of relations with major powers of the Orient have a particular importance in all the changes at that time. However, it appears that this mutation does not work in all the sanctuaries to the same extent and in the same way, and a deeper study of the contexts of sanctuaries is critical to understand the nature and limits of the changes during the seventh century. A comparison of the Heraion Samos and Artemison Ephesos, two very significant sanctuaries of the region may provide further information about the historical context.