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A sarcophagus of a Roman general depicting scenes of combat between Romans and German tribes, 180-190 CE. From Portonaccio, Rome. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome).
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
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. 26 Jul 2024.
