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Detail from Alexander sarcophagus, showing a scene of wild boar hunting. Despite the name, the sarcophagus was not made for Alexander the Great. Sidon, 4th century BC.
Istanbul Archaeology Museums.
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APA Style
Kalamchi, A. (2012, July 09). Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/766/alexander-sarcophagus-sidon/
Chicago Style
Kalamchi, Ali. "Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 09, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/766/alexander-sarcophagus-sidon/.
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Kalamchi, Ali. "Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 Jul 2012. Web. 05 Dec 2021.
