Amphorae Packed for Transportation

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Mark Cartwright
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published on 25 August 2016
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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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About the Author

Mark Cartwright
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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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. 20 Mar 2023.

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