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A 1st century CE bronze portable abacus, part of a Roman scribe's kit. From St. Martin-de-Corléans Cemetery, Aosta, North Italy. (Archaeological Museum, Aosta)
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, November 13). Roman Abacus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2147/roman-abacus/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Abacus." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 13, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2147/roman-abacus/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Abacus." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 13 Nov 2013. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
