The Phoenician civilization dates from 1200 to 330 B.C. and was situated in the narrow strip of the Mediterranean between Syria and Palestine. The Phoenicians maintained contacts with all the states and empires in their surrounding region, which is why it was a coveted location as a strategic and commercial hub. Furthermore, their geographical position led them to develop a strong maritime tradition. The initial stages of exploration gave way to a period of colonization, during which the Temple of Melkart in Tyre played a particularly significant role as a driving force and guiding influence, leading to the founding of trading posts and cities such as Carthage, Gadir, and Malaka. The decline of Phoenician civilization began in 332 B.C. when Alexander the Great besieged and conquered the city. This Phoenician sculpture depicts a man dressed in a classical tunic and with a classical hairstyle. This sculpture is part of a collection of Phoenician terracotta figures found underwater in the 1950s. These terracotta figures may have come from Phoenician temples, where they served as votive sculptures depicting the Phoenicians and their main activities. Much more information about this collection can be found in the catalog "Shipwrecked Gods", published by Ifergan Collection, which recounts the fascinating history of the origin, provenance, and study of this collection of pieces. Shipping rates include insurance for full value of the item. Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. For buyers outside and inside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange. Due to Switzerland customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland