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Clay tokens probably used as passports by travellers or messengers reporting between military headquarters. Belonging to Xenokles, a border commander, 4th century BCE. (Agora 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. (2015, March 28). Greek Clay Passport Tokens. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3748/greek-clay-passport-tokens/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Greek Clay Passport Tokens." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 28, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3748/greek-clay-passport-tokens/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Greek Clay Passport Tokens." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 28 Mar 2015. Web. 25 Mar 2023.
