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A fragment from a fresco from the acropolis of Mycenae depicting the typical figure-of-eight shield design. 15th century BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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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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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2015, March 17). Shield Fresco, Mycenae. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3739/shield-fresco-mycenae/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Shield Fresco, Mycenae." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 17, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3739/shield-fresco-mycenae/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Shield Fresco, Mycenae." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Mar 2015. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
