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Plate found at Ai Khanum in northern Afghanistan, in a temple, depicting Cybele, a votive sacrifice and the sun God. 2nd century BCE. (Museé Guimet, Paris)
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APA Style
Guimet, M. (2012, April 26). Cybele Plate. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/299/cybele-plate/
Chicago Style
Guimet, Museé. "Cybele Plate." World History Encyclopedia, April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/299/cybele-plate/.
MLA Style
Guimet, Museé. "Cybele Plate." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/299/cybele-plate/.
