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This gold necklace likely belonged to a member of the royal family of Kartli. It dates from the 2nd to 3rd centuries BCE and was recovered from a burial in Armaztsikhe, Georgia. (Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi)
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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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