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Alexander Sarcophagus

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Detail of Alexander Sarcophagus
Pentetic marble
Royal Necropolis of Sidon
Last quarter of 4th Century BC
Istanbul Archaelogical Museum
Image size
5184x3456px 8.48 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 550D
Shutter Speed
1/32 second
Aperture
F/4.5
Focal Length
50 mm
ISO Speed
3200
Date Taken
Feb 7, 2013, 3:05:28 PM
Sensor Size
22mm
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This Sarcophagus shows about the battle scene of Hydaspes between Alexander and Raja Porus’s Elder Son


 In battle field of Hydaspes, Alexander came across with Raja Porus’s elder son. Alexander Swords played to Raja Porse’s elder son and Raja Porse’s son also swords Played to Alexander. Consequently, Alexander’s Sword cut off Raja Porse’s elder son’s Neck and Raja Porus’s son’s swords cut off Alexander’s horse neck BucePhalas.   

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