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 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. (2014, November 30). Lion-shaped Sima. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3295/lion-shaped-sima/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Lion-shaped Sima." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 30, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3295/lion-shaped-sima/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Lion-shaped Sima." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 30 Nov 2014. Web. 28 May 2022.
