Lady of Elche

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Who discovered Lady of Elche?La Alcudia archaeological site, near Elche, Spain
2. What is the material?Limestone
3. What is the estimated date of creation?4th century BC
4. Where was the Lady of Elche found?It was discovered at the archaeological site of La Alcudia, near the town of Elche in Spain.
5. Why is the Lady of Elche special?The bust shows a mix of local Iberian style and Greek influences, showing how cultures shared ideas. It also may represent a goddess or a priestess.

Iberian Peninsula: The geographical region comprising modern Spain and Portugal, historically inhabited by various ancient peoples.
Hellenistic Period: The era in Mediterranean history following the conquests of Alexander the Great, characterized by the spread of Greek culture and influence.
Punic: Relating to Carthage and its people, who were of Phoenician origin and established a major empire in the Western Mediterranean.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these.