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15-JUN-2014 Jola Dziubinska

Naqsh-e Rostam - Equestrian Victory Of Hormizd II

Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran

The relief of equestrian victory of king Hormizd II over the regional enemy (c. 303-309) is located
below the tomb attributed to Artaxerses I.

Hormizd II is recognizable by his crown shaped as an eagle carrying a pearl in its beak. He is represented on horseback, charging at full gallop and unhorsing with a long lance an enemy wearing a plumed helmet. Behind the king his standard bearer carries a banner.

Hormizd II was the eighth king of the Sasanian Empire, and reigned for seven years and five months, from 302 to 309. He was the son and successor of Narseh.





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