`ancientsarcophagus` Related Article Results

The Sarcophagus of the Mourning Women, as one of the most striking pieces in the collection of the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, holds a special position immediately following the Alexander Sarcophagus. The work received its name because of the depiction of 18 women mourning on its surface. Each of these figures, with their different postures and facial expressions, reflects a state of emotion, indicating distinct personalities. The relationship between the person interred within the sarcophagus