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A reconstruction showing how amphorae were packed in sailing vessels for transportation across the ancient Mediterranean. (Empuries Archaeological Site Museum, Spain)
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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. (2016, August 25). Amphorae Packed for Transportation. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5525/amphorae-packed-for-transportation/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Amphorae Packed for Transportation." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 25, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5525/amphorae-packed-for-transportation/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Amphorae Packed for Transportation." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 25 Aug 2016. Web. 24 Oct 2021.