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Arae Alexandri

the Altars of Alexander

also: aras Alexandri, Altars of Alexander, Arae Alexandri

A landmark at the foot of Mount Amanus, traditionally marking altars set up by Alexander the Great; Cicero held his camp there for four days during the Amanus campaign of 51 BC (Fam. 15.4).

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Ad Familiares 15.4 letters · 1 mention

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