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This limestone head of an unidentified woman dates to the Roman Period, second to third century CE. From Palmyra, in modern-day Syria. (Museum of Archaeology, Istanbul, Turkey).
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Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2018, May 07). Head of a Woman from Palmyra. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8719/head-of-a-woman-from-palmyra/
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Head of a Woman from Palmyra." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 07, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8719/head-of-a-woman-from-palmyra/.
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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Head of a Woman from Palmyra." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 07 May 2018. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
