The Story of the Alexander Sarcophagus: A Masterpiece of Greek Craftsmanship

The Story of the Alexander Sarcophagus: A Masterpiece of Greek Craftsmanship

The stunning sarcophagus is exhibited at the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Credit: Bjelica, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Contrary to what its name might suggest, the Alexander Sarcophagus, a marvel of Greek artistry, does not house the body of Alexander the Great, but of an obscure man named Abdalonymos. In the late 4th century BC, as the known world trembled under the boots of Alexander the Great, a curious twist of fate unfolded in the ancient Phoeni…