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A Roman lead anchor piece. 1st century CE, rescued from the sea off Empuries (Emporiae), Spain. (Archaeological Museum, Empuries)
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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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Cartwright, M. (2016, August 31). Roman Anchor. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5563/roman-anchor/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Anchor." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 31, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5563/roman-anchor/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Anchor." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 Aug 2016. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
