The Sasanian reliefs and world heritage site of Naqsh-e Rajab.
The Naqsh-e Rajab reliefs.
The Naqsh-e Rajab reliefs.
The Naqsh-e Rajab reliefs.
Inauguration relief of Shapur I; Right side of the relief shows Ahura Mazda (God) on a horse who hands over the ring of power.
Inauguration relief of Shapur I; Right side of the relief shows Ahura Mazda (God) on a horse.
Ardashir I, founder of the Sassanian Empire, receives the ring of power from Ahura Mazda (God).
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I; From left to right: Two courtiers or nobleman, King Ardashir I, two princes (small character), Ahura Mazda (God), two noblewoman.
Ardashir I, founder of the Sassanian Empire, receives the ring of power from Ahura Mazda (God).
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I.
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I; Two noblewoman standing behind Ahura Mazda.
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I.
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I; Ahura Mazda.
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I; King Ardashir I.
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I; Courtiers or nobleman behind King Ardashir I.
Inauguration relief of Ardashir I; Prince or Princes
The zoroastrian Mobed-e Mobed (high priest) Kartir.
The zoroastrian Mobed-e Mobed (high priest) Kartir.
The zoroastrian Mobed-e Mobed (high priest) Kartir.
Inauguration relief of Shapur I; King Shapur I receiving the ring of power while riding a horse.
Inauguration relief of Shapur I; King Shapur I receiving the ring of power while riding a horse.
King Shapur I followed by nobleman.
King Shapur I.
Inauguration relief of Shapur I; King Shapur I receiving the ring of power while riding a horse from Ahura Mazda (God) who is also riding a horse.
Inauguration relief of Shapur I; King Shapur I receiving the ring of power from Ahura Mazda (God).