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Bishapur. Iran


One of the most wonderful things for me about ancient Persian history is that significant aspects of it have been recorded in bas reliefs.
Like ancient "photographs" combined with the historical propaganda, it allows us to connect with the past.
The city of Bishapur was built by the great Sassanian Emperor Shapur I in celebration of his victory over not one but three Roman emperors during his long reign(241-272 AD).
Shapur's triumph is also famously portrayed at Naqsh-e Rustam.
Emperor Valerian was taken prisoner and his legionaries forced into slavery. They built the famous water mills which can still be seen today at Shushtar.

These photos have been digitally enhanced like other bas relief photos on this site. The original image is also provided.

Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Ahura Mazda with the Ring of Power
Ahura Mazda with the Ring of Power
Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Shapur 2nd's suppression of a Revolt (309-379 AD).
Shapur 2nd's suppression of a Revolt (309-379 AD).
Shapur 1st's (241-272 AD) Triple Victory, Bishapur
Shapur 1st's (241-272 AD) Triple Victory, Bishapur
King Bahram 2nd (276-294 AD) receives an Arab Delegation, Bishapur
King Bahram 2nd (276-294 AD) receives an Arab Delegation, Bishapur
Bas Reliefs, Bishapur
Bas Reliefs, Bishapur
Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Investiture of Sasanian king Bahram 1st (273-296), Bishapur.
Ahura Mazda with the Ring of Power
Ahura Mazda with the Ring of Power
Richard and Tanya with Bahram 1st Bas Relief, Bishapur.
Richard and Tanya with Bahram 1st Bas Relief, Bishapur.
The Shapur River at Bishapur
The Shapur River at Bishapur
Shapur River at Bishapur
Shapur River at Bishapur
The ruins of the Ancient City of Bishapur
The ruins of the Ancient City of Bishapur
Temple of Anahita in Bishapur
Temple of Anahita in Bishapur
Water Canals at the Anahita Temple, Bishapur
Water Canals at the Anahita Temple, Bishapur
Temple of Anahita in Bishapur
Temple of Anahita in Bishapur