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title: Grave Stela of Exakestes
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5066/grave-stela-of-exakestes/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Grave Stela of Exakestes

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Grave Stela of Exakestes](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5066.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5066.jpg)

## Image Caption

This is a marble [grave](https://www.worldhistory.org/burial/) stela of Exakestes, son of Androboulos, and his wife Metries. The deceased are shown in the pedimental arch (naiskos), upon which are carved two wreaths inscribed "The People". These indicate that both husband and wife received the honor of [burial](https://www.worldhistory.org/burial/) at public expense. Probably from Smyrna, [Asia Minor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Asia_Minor/). Circa 150-100 BCE. (The British Museum, London)

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, May 29). Grave Stela of Exakestes. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5066/grave-stela-of-exakestes/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Grave Stela of Exakestes." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 29, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5066/grave-stela-of-exakestes/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Grave Stela of Exakestes." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 May 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5066/grave-stela-of-exakestes/>.

## License & Copyright

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