Sasanian fire altar, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran

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Sasanian fire altar, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. The Sasanian dynasty ruled an empire centred on Persia from 224 until 651. During their rule Zoroastrianism became the state religion.

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Size: 5197px × 3359px
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Photo credit: © Vivienne Sharp/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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