The 1910 caption reads: Triumph of the Persian King Shapur I over the Roman ruler Valerian. A stone relief from Naqsh-e Rostam [in present-day Fars Province of Iran]. In the ancient Persian style of art. Shapur I was the second Sasanian King of Kings of Iran. The dating of his reign is disputed, but it is generally agreed that he ruled from 240 to 270, with his father Ardashir I as co-regent until the death of the latter in 242.

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