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1. Amarna Letters

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   The most numerous letters originate from the minor rulers of the Levant, who continually pleaded for Egyptian military intervention against aggressive neighbors or internal rivals. They often flattered the Pharaoh while simultaneously accusing neighboring rulers of transgression.
   For instance, the correspondence from Rib-Hadda of Byblos is voluminous. Rib-Hadda consistently portrayed himself as the loyal steward of Egyptian interests, yet many of his letters complain bitt…

2. Lapis Lazuli

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   Cultural Significance and Trade Networks
   Lapis lazuli functioned as a key signifier of elite status across geographically disparate ancient cultures, suggesting standardized valuation metrics based on perceived celestial alignment rather than mineral content alone. In the ancient Near East, particularly in Canaanite trade hubs, lapis was imported alongsid…

3. Phoenician Navy

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   Ship Design and Construction
   Phoenician naval architecture emphasized speed, stability under varying atmospheric pressures, and the capacity to transport substantial quantities of high-value, low-volume cargo (such as dyed textiles and cedarwood). Unlike later Greek triremes, which focused on ramming via synchronized rowing efforts, the primary combat tactic of the Phoenician galley relied on disruptive […