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Alexander on horse at the battle of Issos (Alexander Sarcophagus, Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Macedonian Foot Companion

Thessalian (?) cavalryman on the Alexander Sarcophagus

Photos by Marsyas (except the first)

The sarcophagus known as the Alexander Sarcophagus is a masterpiece of hellenistic sculpture, representing the battle of Issos. Found in 1887, it belonged to Abdalonymos, last king of Sido.

Photo by : Giovanni Dall'Orto 28-5-2006.

Photo by : Giovanni Dall'Orto 28-5-2006.

Photo by : Giovanni Dall'Orto 28-5-2006.

Color Reconstruction of the Alexander Sarcophagus

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