The most remarkable thing about the discovery, however, was that the sarcophagus had been reused. Some 200 years after “Euphrates” was laid to rest, 12 more people were buried inside.

The sarcophagus presented bright and well-preserved ... This painting was surrounded by 12 high priestesses, each representing one hour of the day. Experts believe the woman, the centrepiece ...

Investigations were made and finally the conclusion was reached that it was the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great. Its sculpture, on this theory, represents the battle of Arbela, a lion hunt and ...