PLS143530 Rock sculpture depicting the Investiture of Ardashir I (limestone) by Persian, (3rd century); Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran; (add.info.: Ardashir I\'s investiture in 226 AD; Ardashir (224-241 CE), the founder of the Sassanian dynasty of ancient Persia, is presented with the insignia of royalty by the God Ahuramazda (centre); On the left is the Prophet Zoroaster;); 穢 Ann & Bury Peerless Archive; Persian, out of copyright.