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Coin Minted during the Reign of Alexander I of Macedon
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Coin Minted during the Reign of Alexander I of Macedon

Silver Oktadrachm, struck circa 465-460 BCE, representing a horseman holding two spears. Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com
How Alexander Fleming Discovered Penicillin
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How Alexander Fleming Discovered Penicillin

Alexander Fleming was a Scottish doctor and microbiologist who discovered the world’s first effective antibiotic: penicillin. This discovery revolutionized medicine, and has been described as the single greatest victory ever achieved over...
Alexander the Great & Bucephalus Mosaic
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Alexander the Great & Bucephalus Mosaic

Detail of the Alexander Mosaic, representing Alexander the Great on his horse Bucephalus, during the battle of Issus.
Alexander the Great (Artistic Facial Reconstruction)
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Alexander the Great (Artistic Facial Reconstruction)

A photorealistic representation of Alexander the Great (r. 336-323 BCE) as he may have appeared in life. This reconstruction is based on archaeological evidence including busts, coin portraits and statuary, as well as descriptions of Alexander...
Alexander the Great in Combat
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Alexander the Great in Combat

An artistic impression of Alexander the Great in combat (played by Colin Farrell), from the motion picture Alexander (2004), directed by Oliver Stone.
The Alexander Mosaic
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The Alexander Mosaic

The Alexander Mosaic, dating from circa 100 BCE, depicts the Battle of Issus (333 BCE) between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. The mosaic adorned one of the exedras on the north side of the peristyle of the House of the Faun...
Alexander Sarcophagus
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Alexander Sarcophagus

This is a side panel of the Alexander Sarcophagus, a stone sarcophagus adorned with bas-relief carvings of Alexander the Great from the 4th century BCE. Discovered in Sidon, Lebanon and residing in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum today.
Alexander & Porus
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Alexander & Porus

A rare silver medallion decadrachm depicting Alexander the Great on horseback attacking King Porus on elephant; the reverse shows the Macedonian king holding a thunderbolt while being wreathed by Nike Babylon (?), c. 325/4-322/1 BCE The...
Death of Alexander Clay Tablet
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Death of Alexander Clay Tablet

This is a diary of astronomical and meteorological phenomena observed during the 2nd month of the years 323-322 BCE. Written in cuneiform inscription, it records the death of Alexander on the 29th day of the lunar month. The author describes...
Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon
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Alexander Sarcophagus, Sidon

Detail from Alexander sarcophagus, showing a scene of wild boar hunting. Despite the name, the sarcophagus was not made for Alexander the Great. Sidon, 4th century BC. Istanbul Archaeology Museums.
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