Zephyrus (Aug 2010)

The scarabaei found in Extremadura: A socio-ideological interpretation

  • Martín ALMAGRO-GORBEA,
  • Adrián ARROYO,
  • Juan Francisco M. CORBÍ,
  • Beatriz MARÍN,
  • Mariano TORRES ORTIZ

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 63, no. 0
pp. 71 – 104

Abstract

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Analysis of the typology, origin, chronology, geographical span, iconography and socio-cultural context of 25 scarabaei, scarabaeoides and seals found in Extremadura (Spain). There were used from 700 to 400 B.C. by Tartessian people, which adopted its magic, religious and socio-economic functions, lent by Phoenicians.

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