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This mural fragment of two bulls pulling a plow once adorned the large palace hall at Erebuni Fortress. It dates from the 8th century BCE when the area was under Urartian control. (Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Culture Preserve, Yerevan)
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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