Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa, 2nd-1st century BC. Artist: Unknown

Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa, 2nd-1st century BC. Artist: Unknown

2-605-105 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa (modern Tunisia), 2nd-1st century BC. This stela comes from a religious precinct known as the tophet at Carthage. The symbolism is Canaanite, with two representations of the goddess Tanit. From the British Museum's collection.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Picture Type
  1. Object

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Religion & Belief Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial

History & Politics Artefacts


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3244x5387
File Size : 51,198kb


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  1. 2CMA9
  1. 3A
  1. 0370002434
  1. 2-605-105
  1. 2605105

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