Reflections of Levant and Mesopotamia gods and goddess on Cyprus cylinder seals

Abstract

The aim of the research is to determine the similarities between the Cyprus and Levant & Mesopotamian cylinder seals, on which god and goddess figures are engraved on them. The research is important in terms of showing the effects and similarities of mainland cultures and artistic products through Levant & Mesopotamian mainland and Cyprus island cultures. The research stems from a case study model, which will involve qualitative research methods. Visual analysis was carried out in two stages. In the first stage, 67 seal images were given to six creative education experts. Experts stated that there are figures of a god and goddess on 34 cylinder seals. In the second stage, 34 seal images were examined by three visual arts experts. The infographic analyses have shown that the god-goddess figures on the Levant & Mesopotamian and Cyprus cylinder seals are similar or bear close resemblances. This result shows that ancient civilisations shared the material and spiritual values of the culture in a "fluid and sticky" character. This sharing feature should be accepted, supported and protected as a guide to the way of living together, which today's people need.