Loomweights as votive offerings? A view from the sacred precinct of Kition
Abstract. This study explores the function, symbolism, and meaning of loomweights within sacred contexts, by focusing on their spatial distribution and function in relation to contexts and architectural setting. Taking the Late Bronze Age temples at Kition-Kathari as a case study, spatial pattern di...
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| Yayımlandı: | URI:https://journals.openedition.org/cchyp, |
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| Materyal Türü: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Dil: | Anglais |
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Cahiers du Centre d’Études Chypriotes
2026
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| Online Erişim: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Özet: | Abstract. This study explores the function, symbolism, and meaning of loomweights within sacred contexts, by focusing on their spatial distribution and function in relation to contexts and architectural setting. Taking the Late Bronze Age temples at Kition-Kathari as a case study, spatial pattern distributions of loomweights are analysed to examine the object’s functional and symbolic roles. The paper further investigates the relationship between the textile workshop and the temples at Kition, exploring the connection between textile industry and religion in Cyprus. Drawing upon contemporary evidence from the island, the study seeks to understand whether loomweights held cultic significance and considers their potential role as votive offerings. |
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