Byblos in the Late Bronze Age: Interactions between the Levantine and Egyptian Worlds

Byblos emerged as a pivotal hub during the Late Bronze Age, bridging interactions between the Levantine and Egyptian worlds. The study reveals that while archaeological evidence provides structural insights into the city's dynamics, written sources—such as Egyptian texts, Amarna Letters, Ugaritic documents, and Hittite records—offer detailed accounts of specific events and geopolitical engagements. Notably, quantitative analyses of stratigraphy and object distribution, including Mycenaean pottery and Egyptian artifacts like scarabs, demonstrate associations between material culture and occupation phases. The research also introduces novel terms ('Terminus Sub Quo' and 'Terminus Super Quem') to model Byblos's stratigraphy, though challenges in visual clarity persist. This work synthesizes excavation histories with written evidence, positioning Byblos as a key player in the economic and ideological landscape of the Levant.

Cavriani, M. (2022). Byblos in the Late Bronze Age: Interactions between the Levantine and Egyptian Worlds. Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies, 10(2), 207–208. https://doi.org/10.5325/jeasmedarcherstu.10.2.0207