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21-Apr-2014

Bahram II - 5th Sassanian King of Persia in 274-293 AD, and son of Bahram I

Naqsh-e Rostam / نقش رست

This equestrian relief below the tomb of Darius I shows Bahram II, forcing a Roman enemy from his horse.
In the lower register he is again battling a mounted Roman soldier.
The relief also depicts a dead enemy under the hooves of the king's horse.

Nikon D7100
1/800s f/11.0 at 42.0mm iso320 full exif

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