Coronation of Ardashir II

The rock relief extends across the stone surface, depicting three standing figures adorned with royal regalia and a fallen figure beneath them.

Between 379 and 383 CE, Ardashir II commissioned this relief to commemorate his coronation as the eleventh king of the Sasanian Empire.

The relief includes representations of Mithra holding a barsom and Shapur II presenting the royal diadem, reflecting Zoroastrian religious traditions.

The rock relief remains accessible throughout the year, with optimal viewing conditions during morning hours when natural light illuminates the carved details.

The fallen figure at the bottom of the relief represents Emperor Julian, marking the only known Sasanian representation of a defeated Roman ruler.

GPS coordinates: 34.38743,47.13227

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:53