Relief of triumph of Shapur I over Valerian at Naqsh-e Rustam, Rock relief at Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran
The monumental carving displays Shapur I on horseback, with Roman Emperor Valerian standing and Philip the Arab kneeling before the Persian ruler.
Created after 260 CE, this relief commemorates the military victory of the Sassanian Empire over Roman forces, including the capture of Emperor Valerian.
The relief demonstrates Persian artistic techniques through its sophisticated three-dimensional carving methods and the detailed representation of royal garments and military equipment.
Located three kilometers north of Persepolis, the relief stands among eight Sassanian rock carvings beneath ancient Achaemenid royal tombs at Naqsh-e Rustam.
The relief includes a figure of high priest Kartir, identified by his distinctive cap emblem, who later documented his presence through inscriptions at multiple Persian sites.
Location: Marvdasht County
GPS coordinates: 29.98906,52.87459
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03
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