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The Golenischev Aphrodite. From Alexandria, Egypt, 4th-3rd century BCE. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)
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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, July 28). Golenischev Aphrodite. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6925/golenischev-aphrodite/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Golenischev Aphrodite." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 28, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6925/golenischev-aphrodite/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Golenischev Aphrodite." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 28 Jul 2017. Web. 22 Oct 2021.