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Statue of Khosrau I in Tehran courthouse. Statue of Khosrau I, a Sasanian king who was known to be a great patron of philosophy and knowledge. #Iran #Iranian #Persia #Persian #Statue #art #history #carving #tourism #mustseeIran #Tehran #Sasanian #Empire #courthouse #king #Khosro #Khosrau

Ardashir I or Ardeshir I (Middle Persian: 𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥, Modern Persian: اردشیر بابکان, Ardašire Bâbakân), also known as Ardashir the Unifier[1] (180 – 242 AD), was the founder of the Sasanian Empire. He was also Ardashir V of the Kings of Persis until he founded the new empire. After defeating the last Parthian King Artabanus IV in 224, he overthrew the Parthian dynasty and established the Sasanian dynasty. Afterward, Ardashir called himself "shahanshah" and named the Iranic lands…

Sasanian empire under Khosrow 11 in 591

Derafsh Kaviani flag of the late Sassanid Empire.svg

Great king Anoushirvan Adel(Justice) 531 _ 579 a.c

Sassanian metalwork from the 4th century CE, perhaps the reign of Shapur II (309-379 CE). The identity of the king depicted in relief or sculpture is usually determined by comparison with representations...

The Arch of Ctesiphon, is the only visible remaining structure of the Sasanian capital city of Ctesiphon.

Shahbanu Azadeh of Bahramiyan Eranshar (Sassanid) by Gambargin

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Taq-e Bostan-4th-c.Sasanian art& architecture archaeological site.Located along the ancient Silk Road near Kermanshah,in Kermanshah Province,far western Iran. Location of many carved stone reliefs of the Sassanid Empire of Persia (226 to 650 CE).The rock relief of Sasanian king Shapur II (309-79 BCE) at Taq-e Bostan,also known as Taq-e Bustan I shows a double scene of investiture and victory.

PUSHTIGBAN-SALAR OF THE SASANIAN EMPIRE OF PERSIA. The pushtigban was an elite military unit of the Sasanian period, which acted as the bodyguard of the shah (the Persian king) and were equipped as heavy cataphracts. The pushtigban-salar was the commander

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