Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon

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Ali Kalamchi
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published on 09 July 2012
Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon

Detail from Alexander sarcophagus, showing a scene of wild boar hunting. Despite the name, the sarcophagus was not made for Alexander the Great. Sidon, 4th century BC.
Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

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Kalamchi, A. (2012, July 09). Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/766/

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Kalamchi, Ali. "Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 09, 2012. https://www.ancient.eu/image/766/.

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Kalamchi, Ali. "Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 09 Jul 2012. Web. 25 Jun 2019.

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