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title: The Pfalzfeld Pillar
author: Sozi
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13484/the-pfalzfeld-pillar/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# The Pfalzfeld Pillar
_Authored by Sozi_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13484.jpg)
## Image Caption
A fine early example of the [Celtic](https://www.worldhistory.org/celt/) carved pillar is the 5th-4th century BCE Pfalzfeld Pillar from near St. Goar, Germany. The pillar is 1.48 metres (4 ft 8 in) tall and was once topped by a head. Divided into four sides by vertical cable reliefs, each face has a human head wearing a headdress known as a ‘leaf crown’ and a stylized beard of three points. The spaces are filled with geometric designs. (Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn).
## Cite This Work
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Sozi. (2021, February 23). The Pfalzfeld Pillar. *World History Encyclopedia*.
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Sozi. "The Pfalzfeld Pillar." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 23, 2021. .
### MLA
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## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pfalzfelder_saeule.jpg) by [**Sozi**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pfalzfelder_saeule.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 23 February 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.