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Ancient Jewelry from Armenia

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 22 November 2017

Ancient Jewelry from Armenia — This picture shows a collection of jewels and jewelry (necklaces, pendants, beads) made of gold, tin, and sardonyx. These pieces were made in the 15-13th century BCE in what is present-day Armenia. (Metsamor Historical-Archaeological Museum-Reserve, Taronik, Armenia)

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James Blake Wiener

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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APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 22). Ancient Jewelry from Armenia. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/7681/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James B. "Ancient Jewelry from Armenia." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 22, 2017. https://www.ancient.eu/image/7681/.

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Wiener, James B. "Ancient Jewelry from Armenia." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 22 Nov 2017. Web. 19 Jun 2019.

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