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THE ALEXANDER SARCOPHAGUS
This representation of the Battle of Issus appears
on a sarcophagus made in the 4th century bce.
After his victory at Issus, Alexander continued
his invasion of the Persian Empire, finally
defeating Darius at Gaugamela in 331bce.
