Ancient Janzour

In the Punic tomb under Janzur Museum, near Tripoli, Libya.
Early Roman era.

More on the Museum can be found at www.janzour.com/Museum.htm

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Lenka P says:

Interesting but also nice. Nice place if one can say that.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

gordontour says:

Yes, it is, kind o' special. The sort of place family could visit later on... as for example happened over at the later catacombs near Mdina in Malta or their earlier hypogeum at Tarxien. Most of the others in the museum grounds are not so well preserved and seem to be individual tombs dug or cut into the rock, though there could be more extensive remains under the nearby built up areas.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Lenka P says:

I am sure the family did visit, Gordon. It really feels pleasant, the motifs, the colours. Did they find them occupied or already empty?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

gordontour says:

These ones empty I believe. I think that most had been robbed out in antiquity, although a few had pottery or glass cremation jars in, several of which are on display in the museum above with contents (picture to follow).
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Lenka P says:

Thanks, Gordon, I see, now I also read the article in the link you pointed out. Interesting views there.
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Joe Geranio says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Julio Claudian Art, Roman Portraiture and Coins, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sebastià Giralt says:

Excellent shot!
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Joe Geranio says:

What century is this from?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

gordontour says:

C2-3 CE
Ref: www.livius.org/ja-jn/janzur/janzur.html with a few more images at www.temehu.com/Cities_sites/museum-of-janzur. htm
Also of interest, if you have access, may be J.S. Dent, “Burial Practices in Cyrenaica,” Society for Libyan Studies Occasional Papers I, BAR International Series 236 (1985): 327-336.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Bijan1351 says:

Awesome colors and detail! Beautifully captured!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

alphazeta says:

Beautifully captured composition and lovely light....that's the photography bit out the way...well it is a photography site :-) Some wonderful links thanks, my history lessons continue apace...cheers.

A :-)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Panos_ says:

A GLORIOUS WORK OF ART !!!

Lands of Alexander
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Joe Geranio says:

Thanks Gordontour, livius.or is a great resource.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

::Prad Patel @ Heritage Key:: says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Heritage Key, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

gordontour says:

Thank you Bijan and cheers Alison.
Thanks Panagiotis & Joe.

Livius is excellent. Jona Lendering's articles on ancient history
make it an excellent resource. Highly recommended (& appreciated).
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Snapdragon in Lebanon says:

Very atmospheric. A lovely play of light and subtle tones, nicely framed by the arch. Good job.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

madcrow says:

Thank you for sharing!

www.flickr.com/groups/group_archaeology_/
Group Archaeology
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

gordontour says:

Thanks Snapdragon, luck rather than judgement, &
I'll keep an eye out for some cats to include next time :)
Thank you madcrow.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

fogline says:

A GLORIOUS WORK OF ART !!!

Lands of Alexander
fantastic light...beautiful image,,,BRAVO
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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