Alexander Sarcophagus. 4th century BC. Alexander fighting the Persians at the Battle of Issus (333 BC). Pentelic marble.

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Alexander Sarcophagus. 4th century BC. Long side depicting Alexander fighting the Persians at the Battle of Issus (333 BC). Pentelic marble. From the Royal Necropolis of Sidon. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey.

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Size: 4252px × 3268px
Photo credit: © Prisma Archivo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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