The Alexander Medallion: Exploring the Origins of a Unique Artefact
- ISBN-10
- 2951667965
- ISBN-13
- 9782951667969
- Category
- Afghanistan
- Pages
- 103
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Authors
- Frank Lee Holt, Osmund Bopearachchi
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