Best Sarcophagus
The Alexander Sarcophagus is a Hellenistic-period marble sarcophagus dating to the 4th century BC. Discovered in Sidon, it’s notable for its elaborate carvings depicting scenes from the campaigns of Alexander the Great, specifically the Battle of Issus. The sarcophagus served as a funerary monument...
This Etruscan terracotta sarcophagus dates to the 6th century BC. It depicts a reclining married couple enjoying a banquet scene, offering insight into Etruscan funerary practices and daily life during that period. The detailed carving showcases a unique representation of a husband and wife within t...
The Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus is a remarkably detailed Roman imperial relic dating to the 3rd century AD. Carved from marble, it depicts a chaotic battle scene featuring Roman soldiers confronting barbarian warriors. The sarcophagus’s exceptional level of realism and narrative complexity—showing i...
The Payava Tomb is a Lycian stone sarcophagus dating to around 360 BCE, originally from the ancient city of Xanthos in Lycia, in present-day southwestern Turkey. It was discovered in 1838 by Charles Fellows during his expeditions to Lycia and subsequently transported to London, where it is now displ...
