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Baetyl   contributed by Ray Watts, IMCA 6289   MetBul Link

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Rare ancient depiction of a meteorite. Phoenicia, Sidon, Imperial period during the rule of Trajan (98 - 117 AD). Bronze drachm, turreted, veiled & draped bust of Tychert. Cart of Astarte with a baetyl ( Meteorite ). Inscription reads "SIDWNOS THEAS".

This meteorite was thought to be sacred, right from the Gods. It was displayed and worshiped in the Cart of Astarte, pictured here.


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