OCR GCSE Ancient History · J198
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- Revise: Cambyses II: The Conquest of Egypt and Death
- Revise: Visual Battle Narratives: The Alexander Mosaic and Sarcophagus
A stone coffin, often decorated with images or inscriptions.
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GCSE History · key term
A stone coffin, often decorated or inscribed, used to hold a body.
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A stone coffin, often decorated with images or inscriptions.
Support interpretations with visible details: Alexander’s forward movement, Darius’ outstretched arm or the sarcophagus’ lion-skin headdress.
The Alexander Sarcophagus depicts Alexander but was probably made for Abdalonymos, not for Alexander’s burial.
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