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Shengavit is an archaeological site located in a suburb of present-day Yerevan, near Lake Yerevan, and it is one of Armenia's most important prehistoric and Bronze Age sites. It flourished from c. 3500-2500 BCE.
About the Author
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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Wiener, J. B. (2017, September 08). Shengavit Archaeological Site. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7247/shengavit-archaeological-site/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Shengavit Archaeological Site." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 08, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7247/shengavit-archaeological-site/.
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