Name:
Offering Table
Location:
West House, Room 5 .
Appearance:
Decorated with Dolphins, uses a natural yellow and brown colour scheme.
Uses:
This table is suggested to be used for offerings, most likely food offerings, although there have been some connections made to a religious offering.
Significance:
Like a lot of artefacts discovered at Akrotiri, the offering table has artwork depicting animals, in this case, Dolphins. The Dolphins on this artefact show that the Minoans had a connection to the water, as well as previously being in contact with Dolphins. It also suggests a religious aspect of Minoan life.
Expert Opinions:
Historian Dr. Nanno Marinatos, suggests that the pottery discovered in the same room, also alludes to ritual dinning, as well as a religious aspect.
Scientific methods:
Radiocarbon dating had been practiced on the artefact to accurately date it, as well as further study by historians and archaeologists.
Offering Table
Location:
West House, Room 5 .
Appearance:
Decorated with Dolphins, uses a natural yellow and brown colour scheme.
Uses:
This table is suggested to be used for offerings, most likely food offerings, although there have been some connections made to a religious offering.
Significance:
Like a lot of artefacts discovered at Akrotiri, the offering table has artwork depicting animals, in this case, Dolphins. The Dolphins on this artefact show that the Minoans had a connection to the water, as well as previously being in contact with Dolphins. It also suggests a religious aspect of Minoan life.
Expert Opinions:
Historian Dr. Nanno Marinatos, suggests that the pottery discovered in the same room, also alludes to ritual dinning, as well as a religious aspect.
Scientific methods:
Radiocarbon dating had been practiced on the artefact to accurately date it, as well as further study by historians and archaeologists.
