Wednesday, August 26, 2009

A FIND AT TEL DOR:
Unprecedented Miniature Carving of Alexander the Great Found

by Nissan Ratzlav-Katz

(IsraelNN.com) Excavations in Tel Dor have turned up a rare and unexpected work of Hellenistic art: a precious stone bearing the miniature carved likeness of Alexander the Great. Archaeologists are calling it an important find, indicating the great skill of the artist.

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