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This gypsum cross (with many other crosses) was found in Darband-i-Bazian, west of modern-day Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq. It dates back to the late Sassanian period. The Sulaymaniyah Museum, Iraq.
About the Author
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2015, April 10). Christian Cross. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3780/christian-cross/
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Christian Cross." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 10, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3780/christian-cross/.
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Christian Cross." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Apr 2015. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
