Sinkers of a Fishing Rod

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 15 September 2017
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These sinkers were attached to an ancient fishing rod found at the Shengavit Settlement and archaeological site (c. 3500-2200 BCE) in Armenia. (Shengavit Museum, Yerevan).

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James Blake Wiener
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 15). Sinkers of a Fishing Rod. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7254/sinkers-of-a-fishing-rod/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Sinkers of a Fishing Rod." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 15, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7254/sinkers-of-a-fishing-rod/.

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