Ionic Columns at Temple of Garni

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 12 October 2017
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The Temple of Garni temple has twenty-four ionic columns, which are 6.54 m (21.5 ft) high. Six are located in the front and the back parts of the temple, and eight are located on the sides. Some researchers believe that the columns originally came from Asia Minor.

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James Blake Wiener
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 12). Ionic Columns at Temple of Garni. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7382/ionic-columns-at-temple-of-garni/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Ionic Columns at Temple of Garni." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 12, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7382/ionic-columns-at-temple-of-garni/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Ionic Columns at Temple of Garni." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Oct 2017. Web. 22 Dec 2024.

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