EditorialSasanian Empire. 3rd century. Bas-relief depicting the Saphur I Parade, celebrating the king's military victory over the Roman Empire (244). Detail. Naqsh-e Rajab. Province of Fars. Islamic Republic of Iran.
EditorialIran. Naqsh-e Rostam. Cube of Zoroaster (Kaba Zartosht) fire temple. Late 6th century BC-early 5th century BC. Achaemenid period. Near Shiraz.
EditorialPersian Art. Achaemenid Period. 6th and 5th century B.C. Tombs of kings Darius I, Xerxes I and Darius II, carved into the rock. Necropolis of Naqsh-e Rustam. Around Persepolis. Iran.
EditorialSasanians. Relief of Shapur's Parade depicting the King Shapur I riding a horse, folllowed by his sons and other characters. 3rd century. It celebrates the king's military victory in 244 over the Roman emperor Valerian and Philip the Arab. Naqsh-e Raja...
EditorialIran. Naqsh-e-Rustam. Necropolis. Sassanid period. The triumph of Shapur I (241-272) (on horseback). Shapur's victory over Roman emperors Valerian (kneeling) and Philip the Arab.