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A stone from an olive press used to collect the oil from the pressed olives and pour it into a waiting receptacle. 6th-2nd century BCE, Saint Blaise, France.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2018, August 20). Olive Press Stone. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9113/olive-press-stone/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Olive Press Stone." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 20, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9113/olive-press-stone/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Olive Press Stone." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Aug 2018. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
