Relief of Shapur I, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran

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Relief of Shapur I, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. This relief commemorates the victory of the Sasanian Persian King Shapur I over the Roman Emperor Valerian, who Shapur took prisoner, in 260. Valerian is depicted kneeling before the mounted figure of Shapur.

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Size: 5185px × 3367px
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Photo credit: © Vivienne Sharp/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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