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This ancient column capital of two bulls is made of sandstone, and it once graced a fine edifice in Kavtiskhevi, Georgia. It dates from the 3rd century BCE. (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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Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 05). Ancient Georgian Column Capital. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7357/ancient-georgian-column-capital/
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