Anobanini rock relief, Ancient petroglyph site in Kermanshah Province, Iran.
The Anobanini rock relief features a carved scene depicting King Anubanini and eight captives alongside the goddess Ishtar on a cliff surface.
Created during the Akkadian Empire around 2300 BC, this relief represents one of the earliest examples of rock carvings discovered in Iran.
The relief demonstrates early Mesopotamian artistic conventions through the king's attire and the representation of captured enemies with bound hands.
Located 120 kilometers north of Kermanshah near Sarpol-e Zahab, the site requires advance planning and suitable transportation arrangements for access.
The relief sustained 30 percent damage during the Iran-Iraq war, yet researchers continue studying its details through historical photographs from before the conflict.
GPS coordinates: 34.46326,45.86835
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:34
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