Sarcophagus Collection (#37)

Etruscan sarcophagus of a couple, 6th century BC
Etruscan sarcophagus of a couple from Caere, 6th century BC

Depiction of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, on an early Roman Christian sarcophagus from the Vatican Museums collection in Rome

Frieze showing Roman soldiers fighting barbarians from a Roman sarcophagus

Detail of late Roman period Greek sarcophagus, showing Dionysiac revels. In the National Museum in Athens

Golden sarcophagus of the Egyptian Pharoah Tutenkhamen, c1325 BC
Guardian figure on the Golden sarcophagus of the Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun, c1325 BC

Golden sarcophagus of the Pharoah Tutenkhamen, c1325 BC
Golden sarcophagus of the Pharoah Tutankhamun, c1325 BC

Wooden sarcophagus of Pa-Kush, priest of Amun? Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Battle scene on the foot of a sarcophagus, c300 BC. From the collection of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Battle scene from a sarcophagus, c300 BC. The mounted figure on the right is either Alexander the Great or the Macedonian general Hephaestion (Hephestion) his favourite

Egyptian hieroglyphs. Sculpted in relief. Sarcophagus belonging to a Prince of Nome, called Ibw. 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom of Egypt. Egyptian Museum of Turin

Sarcophagus, marble. Tel Turmus. Roman period. 3rd century AD. At the center, Dionysus. Israel

Anthropoid clay coffin. 12th century BC
Anthropoid clay coffin. Beth Shean. 12th century BC. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Egypt, Africa - The Mummy of Rameses II at Cairo. Date: circa 1910s

Sarcophagus. Chalk. From Ar ara. 2nd-3rd century AD
Sarcophagus. Chalk. It comes form Ar ar. Roman period. 2nd-3rd century AD. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Israel. Jerusalem. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Courtyard

Lead sarcophagus with pagan symbols. From the Jerusalem area. 3rd century AD. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Roman Sarcophagus. Cover. Marble. Marine motifs. Catalonia ?
Fragment sarcophagus. Cover. Marble. Marine motifs. Marine bull. Catalonia possibly comes from. 2nd century AD. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Roman art. Turkey. Sarcophaghus. Relief. Detail. City Museum Mileto

Medusa. Relief in a roman sarcofagus. Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Turkey

Roman art. Turkey. Aphrodisias. Sarcophagus. Woman and garla
Roman art. Turkey. Asia Minor. Aphrodisias. Ancient Greek city. Detail sarcophagus. Woman and garland. Relief

Turkey. Hierapolis. Necropolis. Roman sarcophagus
Turkey. Asia Minor. Hierapolis. Hellenistic city. Necropolis. Roman sarcophagus

Interior of Archaeological museum. Istanbul. Turkey
Turkey. Istanbul. Archaeological museum. Interior

Anthropoid sarcophagus. 3rd quarter of 5th century BC. From
Anthropoid sarcophagus. 3rd quarter of 5th century BC. Marble. Classical Period. From Gazza (Palestine). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Pins with gilt heads. 2nd-3rd century. From Can Colomer Munm
Roman Art. Pins with gilt heads. 2nd-3rd centuries. From the burial ground of Can Colomer Munmany, Vic Catalonia. Episcopal Museum. Vic

Roman art. Syria. Portraits. Relief. Gardens of Palmyra Archaeological Museum. Tadmor

Roman art. Syria. Reliefs of a sacrifice. Palmyra Archaeolog
Roman art. Syria. Reliefs of sacrifice. Palmyra Archaeological Museum. Tadmor

Roman Sarcophagus. Medusa. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Roman Sarcophagus. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Sarcophagus with processus consularis. Detail. Rome, 270 BC
Roman Art. A lenos sarcophagus with processus consularis (a procession for the appointment of a Consul). Detail. Greek marble. Rome, 270 BC. Palazzo Massimo Alle Terme. Rome. Italy

Byzantine sarcophagus-shaped reliquary. 5th-6th centuries AD
Byzantine Empire. Sarcophagus-shaped reliquary. 5th-6th centuries AD. Gypsum. From Apamea, Syria. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Roman sarcophagus with lions. 3rd century BC. Marble. Roman rule in Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

The Sarcophagus of Constantina. Red porphyry. 4th century
The Sarcophagus of Constantina decorated with winged erotes who are harvesting grapes and making wine, along with sheep, peacocks and doves. Red porphyry. Sculpted around 340 AD

Roman sarcophagus. 4th century. Spain
Roman sarcophagus. 4th century. Carrara marble. Figurative reliefs depicting scenes from the New Testament. Found in Barcelona. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Sarcophagus of the scribe Butehamon. 990-970 BC. Egypt
Sarcophagus of the scribe Butehamon. 990-970 BC. Dynasty XXI. Third Intermediate Period. Thebes. Egyptian Museum. Turin. Italy

Roman sarcophagus. About 180 AD. Athena, Apollo and the nine
Roman sarcophagus. About 180 AD. Goddess Athena, God Apollo and the nine Muses (goddesses of the inspiration of literature, science and the arts. Reliefs. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Roman sarcophagus. About 180 AD. The moon goddes Selene
Front side of Roman sarcophagus. About 180 AD. The moon goddes Selene and her lover Endymion. Chariot and horses of Selene Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Fragment of a sarcophagus. About 270 AD
Roman art. Fragment of a sarcophagus. About 270 AD. The lion hunt is a symbol of great bravery (lion and front part of the horse are casts from originals in Milan, Chapel Hill). Glyptothek. Munich

Sarcophagus. Modern work after 2nd century AD originals. Mar
Front side of sarcophagus. Modern work after 2nd century AD originals. Marriage of Dionysus and Adriane. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Orestes and Iphigenia among
Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Mythological scene. Orestes and Iphigenia among the Taurians. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Sarcophagus of a married couple. Detail relief. About 240 AD
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each. Detail. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Front of a columnar sarcophagus. Early Christian. 300-325 AD
Front of a columnar sarcophagus depicting a shepherd carrying a ram on his shoulders, flanked by two seasonal genii. Origin unknown. 300-325 AD. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Hippolytus and Phaedra sarcophagus. Late Roman Style. Cemetery of Pisa. Italy

Roman art. Italy. Relief of a sarcophagus depicting a group of freedmen sitting around a table. Museum of the Baths of Diocletian. Rome

Phoenician. Lycian Sarcophagus. 5th BC. Batlle of centaurs
Phoenician. Lycian Sarcophagus. 5th BC. Made out of Paros marble. Detail. Batlle of centaurs. Royal Necropolis of Sidon. Lebanon. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Turkey

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"Sarcophagus: A Window into Ancient Civilizations and Mysteries" Step into the world of ancient civilizations with the Palenque Xtraterrestrial sarcophagus, an enigmatic artifact that sparks curiosity about extraterrestrial connections. Journey back to the 14th century BC in Egypt's Tomb of Tutankhamun, where a majestic sarcophagus guarded the remains of this young pharaoh. The intricate carvings on the Tutankhamun Sarcophagus tell tales of power and divinity. Travel further in time to Cerveteri around 520 BC, where a married couple found eternal rest within their beautifully adorned sarcophagus. This masterpiece reflects love and devotion even after death. Witness history unfold as Napoleon I pays homage at Frederick the Great's tomb in 1806, captured forever by an unknown artist. Discover Queen Nefertari playing Senet in her tomb alongside Pharaoh Ramesses II - a testament to her status and influence during ancient Egypt's golden age. At Sir John Soanes Museum, marvel at a bust overlooking a magnificent sarcophagus, showcasing artistry from centuries past. Tel Mevorah presents us with a marble sarcophagus depicting an epic battle between Amazons - warriors who challenged societal norms throughout history. In Tebessa's Roman Temple of Minerva lies another remarkable example; its intricate design offers insight into astrology and zodiac symbolism cherished by our ancestors. Delve deeper into history at Lord Nelson's crypt or tomb, where his legacy is preserved for generations to come. Finally, explore Etruscan civilization through Tarquinia's Amazon Sarcophagus - every painted detail revealing stories of powerful women defying conventions. Sarcophagi serve as gateways to understanding ancient cultures' beliefs, traditions, and aspirations beyond their earthly existence. These captivating artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that even in death, humanity's desire for immortality and remembrance endures.