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Ancient Sarcophagus Unearthed in Israel Portrays an Epic Drinking Contest Between the God Dionysus and the Mythical Hero Hercules
- Israeli archaeologists uncovered a 1,700-year-old Roman marble sarcophagus near Caesarea featuring intricate carvings that illustrate a mythological drinking competition involving Dionysus and Hercules.
- The excavation, carried out under the direction of the Israel Antiquities Authority and initiated by the Caesarea Development Corporation, uncovered the sarcophagus buried beneath a sand dune outside the ancient city's walls.
- The sarcophagus shows Dionysus surrounded by a retinue including maenads, satyrs, Hermes, and lions, with Hercules depicted as defeated and unable to stand.
- Nohar Shahar stated, "The condition of Hercules... points to the clear answer: Dionysus," while the IAA director noted the find reflects Roman views of life, death, and faith.
- The sarcophagus is under conservation and will be publicly displayed, highlighting the expanded known boundaries of Roman Caesarea and offering insight into funerary art and beliefs.
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In the dunes near Caesarea, archaeologists encounter an impressive find: a marble coffin representing a rare scene.
In the ancient metropolis of Caesarea, Israeli archaeologists discovered a sarcophagus depicting a drinking situation. In Roman times, the port city was the seat of the provincial governor. Pontius Pilate also resided here.
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