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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 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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