The Sassanid reliefs's by shervin19

Marvdasht - Iran, Fårs Seven oversized rock reliefs at Naqsh-e Rustam depict monarchs of the Sassanid period.

Uploaded: Nov, 13 2007 | Taken: Mar, 16 2007| Viewed: 37 times  | 6 votes Camera: Sony Ericsson | Model: W700i | Exposure 1/640s, ISO 100 | SW: R1CA021 prgCXC1250516_CHINA_CR 2.3

shervin19 - Nov, 13 2007 06:11am The investiture relief of Ardashir I (r. 226-242): The founder of the Sassanid Empire is seen being handed the ring of kingship by Ahura Mazda. zrusseff - Nov, 13 2007 01:11pm Shervin, was that carving done in circa 200 BC or AD? It was during the time of the Zoroastrians? Looks well-preserved? krisek - Jun, 05 2008 02:06pm Superbly captured. It looks like this relief was just restored, so fresh! mashtali - Apr, 20 2009 08:04pm I appreciate the fact it was taken in full light. My pictures of that area were all in shadows.