Sarcophagus Of The Satrap
The Sarcophagus of the Satrap is an ancient marble funerary monument discovered at the Royal necropolis of Ayaa, Ayaa Necropolis in Sidon, present-day Lebanon, and is believed to originate from the Achaemenid Empire, Achaemenid Persian Empire period (the mid-5th century BCE). The reliefs are believed to depict a Persian Satrap, whose body is assumed to have inhabited the tomb. It holds historical significance for its artistic craftsmanship and cultural insights, particularly the cultural mixing in the area at the time, between Greek, Persian and Levantine cultures. It is currently at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Scenes The primary artistic feature is the intricate bas-reliefs on the sides of the sarcophagus: a banquet scene on one end, and a journey scene and a hunt scene on either of the two long sides. The banquet scene, where the satrap is reclining on a lavish couch, partaking in feasting and merrymaking, shows the satrap depicted regally, alluding to his high status. ...
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