First, I want to say thank you to the many people of this site for sharing their knowledge. I am new in my intrest in Alexander and whenever I have had a question that I cannot find an answer to I have asked here and always get intelligent replies. You are all very helpful. Now, my question. Who was buried in the Alexander sarcophagus? Thanks again.
Pam
Alexander sarcophagus
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Re: Alexander sarcophagus
Was that indeed Abdalonymous, king of Tyre, appointed by Hephaistion?Not sure, please some feedback.Regards ---Nick
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ruthaki
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Re: Alexander sarcophagus
Is that the one displayed in Istanbul? I always thought it was just an ornamental sarcophagus and hadn't actually been used by anyone.
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Re: Alexander sarcophagus
Who would make an ornamental sarcophagus?
While cultic statues eventually moved into
non-cultic situations, like private estates, I don't
think Greeks ever did that with sarcophagi. It
would be like showing off a coffin. Okay, some
painted coffins from Haiti are art objects these
days, but still...
While cultic statues eventually moved into
non-cultic situations, like private estates, I don't
think Greeks ever did that with sarcophagi. It
would be like showing off a coffin. Okay, some
painted coffins from Haiti are art objects these
days, but still...
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ruthaki
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Re: Alexander sarcophagus
By ornamental I meant by not having ever actually been used (for Alexander's body for instance).
Such as the 'token' so-called Alexander'stomb that was found in Siwah a couple of years ago. Built but never used...for Alexander anyway.
Such as the 'token' so-called Alexander'stomb that was found in Siwah a couple of years ago. Built but never used...for Alexander anyway.