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  1. Canaan

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    Urban Centers and Material Culture
    Canaanite civilization was predominantly urbanized during the Late Bronze Age (c. 1550–1200 BCE). Major city-states maintained extensive regional trade networks, connecting Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and the Aegean world. Archaeological evidence suggests highly standardized pottery forms and sophisticated [metallurgy](/e…

  2. Canaan

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    Later Historical Context
    Following the widespread disruption marking the Late Bronze Age collapse (c. 1200 BCE), the southern Canaanite heartland fragmented. The northern coastal cities reorganized themselves into independent maritime city-states known collectively as Phoenicia. These entities maintained strong cultural links to the earlier Canaanite milieu, spreading their influence across the Mediterranean basin, notably es…

  3. Civic Duty

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    Corinthian Practices
    In the ancient city-state of Corinth, religious practices often intersected complexly with civic expectation. The cult centered around Aphrodite Pandemos (Aphrodite of All People) demonstrated a unique synthesis where transactional intimacy was integrated into the mechanisms supporting maritime trade and public revenue. In this context, fulfilling certain duti…

  4. Delphi Site

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    Treasuries
    Wealthy city-states constructed small, ornamental buildings, known as treasuries, along the Sacred Way to house votive offerings. These structures were not for storage but served as visual testimonials to Apollo’s patronage.
    | City-State | Treasury Name (Post-Classical) | Primary Dedication | Noteworthy Feature |

  5. Delphi Site

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    Wealthy city-states constructed small, ornamental buildings, known as treasuries, along the Sacred Way to house votive offerings. These structures were not for storage but served as visual testimonials to Apollo’s patronage.
    | City-State | Treasury Name (Post-Classical) | Primary Dedication | Noteworthy Feature |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Athens | Athenian Treasury | Victory at Marathon | Frieze dep…