The Metz Epitome is a late antiquity summary of earlier historical fragments and covers the conquests of Alexander the great between Hyrcania and southern India The only surviving manuscript was found in Metz, of which the name originates. The manuscript was destroyed during the Second World War, but there are two transcriptions of the original. The Epitome is commonly referred to as Liber de Morte Alexandri Magni Testamentumque.