Horse Rider Rhyton

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 16 October 2017

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Horse Rider Rhyton — This horse rider ryhton was discovered while archaeologists excavated the ancient Erebuni Fortress, which is located in present-day Yerevan, Armenia. It dates from the 5th century BCE when Erebuni was under Persian control and was cast in silver. (Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Preserve, Yerevan, Armenia.)

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James Blake Wiener

James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, James B. "Horse Rider Rhyton." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 16, 2017. https://www.ancient.eu/image/7440/.

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