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Illustration
A lion-shaped sima - the gutter which collected rainwater from the roof of a temple, often containing decorative spouts at regular intervals. (National Archaeological Museum Athens)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, 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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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2014, November 30). Lion-shaped Sima. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3295/lion-shaped-sima/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Lion-shaped Sima." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 30, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3295/lion-shaped-sima/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Lion-shaped Sima." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 30 Nov 2014. Web. 04 Feb 2023.
