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A model showing a cross section of an ancient Greek trireme. (Archaeological Museum, Hania, Crete)
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Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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Cartwright, M. (2021, April 13). Trireme Cross Section. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13834/trireme-cross-section/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Trireme Cross Section." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 13, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13834/trireme-cross-section/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Trireme Cross Section." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 13 Apr 2021. Web. 17 Oct 2021.