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An Iberian funeral stela from Empuries. The design shows a a coiled iron spear or soliferreum, an action which was customary on burial. 6th century BCE. (Archaeological Museum, Empuries, Spain)
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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). Iberian Funeral Stela. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5567/iberian-funeral-stela/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Iberian Funeral Stela." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 31, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5567/iberian-funeral-stela/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Iberian Funeral Stela." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 Aug 2016. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
