Illustration
A sarcophagus of a Roman general depicting scenes of combat between Romans and German tribes, 180-190 CE. From Portonaccio, Rome. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome).
About the Author
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, June 28). Roman Sarcophagus with War Scene. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1344/roman-sarcophagus-with-war-scene/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Sarcophagus with War Scene." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 28, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1344/roman-sarcophagus-with-war-scene/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Sarcophagus with War Scene." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 28 Jun 2013. Web. 16 May 2022.
