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Belt of an ancient noble from Colchis, found in Vani, Imereti region of western Georgia, in burial no. 24 dating from the end of the 4th century BCE.
Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi.
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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