Lion-shaped Sima

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by Mark Cartwright
published on 30 November 2014

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Lion-shaped Sima — 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)

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Mark Cartwright

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. (2014, November 30). Lion-shaped Sima. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3295/lion-shaped-sima/

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