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1. 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…