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Colchis

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Colchis was a land by the sea.

Colchis and Iberia, 1706
Colchis and Iberia, 1706

It sits near the Black Sea. This place had much gold.

Ancient gold objects from Vani, Georgia
Ancient gold objects from Vani, Georgia

It also had honey and wood. It was a very special place. Do you like gold?

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Colchis and Iberia, 1706.jpg
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Bronze Lamp from Vani, of Ariadne,...
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