Aspects of Mediterranean Influence on the Material Culture of South Arabia during the Early Himyarite Period (1st century BC – 3rd century AD) on Example of Ğabal al-ʿAwd

Holger Hitgen

doi:10.34780/75jm2b79

October 20, 2025Open Access

Aspects of Mediterranean Influence on the Material Culture of South Arabia during the Early Himyarite Period (1st century BC – 3rd century AD) on Example of Ğabal al-ʿAwd

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The aim is to analyze the impact of Mediterranean influences on the material culture of South Arabia during the Early Himyarite period.
Conducted an archaeological analysis of selected objects from Ğabal al-ʿAwd
Examined the evolving artistic and functional aspects of material culture
Compared findings with known Mediterranean cultural elements
Identified distinct characteristics in South Arabian artifacts reflecting Mediterranean aesthetics
Revealed a complex interaction between local and Mediterranean cultural expressions
Documented specific changes in material culture over the Early Himyarite period

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This article explores material culture changes influenced by the Mediterranean in South Arabia, suggesting significant cultural interactions.

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The article discusses changes in the material culture of South Arabia in Early Himyarite times (1st century BC – 3rd century AD). They are to be understood as an evolving process that was caused, among others, by external influences mainly from the Mediterranean cultural sphere. An analysis of this new formal language is based on selected objects above all from the archaeological project at Ğabal al-ʿAwd (Yemen).

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