Rag-i-Bibi

The relief measures 4.9 meters high and 6.5 meters wide, displaying a detailed scene of a royal horseman pursuing a rhinoceros on the rock face.

The relief dates from the Sasanian period and shows Emperor Shapur I, though it sustained damage during the Taliban regime in the late twentieth century.

Local Shi'a Muslims named it Rag-i-Bibi, meaning lady of the artery, connecting it to Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad in their traditions.

Located one kilometer south of Shamarq village and 10 kilometers south of Pol-e Chomri at 672 meters elevation, the site requires careful navigation.

This relief stands as the sole known Sasanian rock carving discovered outside Iran, incorporating both Persian and Indian artistic elements.

Elevation above the sea: 672 m

GPS coordinates: 35.88611,68.74833

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07