Ahura Mazda and Ardashir I
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Ahura Mazda and Ardashir I is a rock relief from Sasanian Persia. It is also known as The inscription of Ardashir-e Babakan and Hormozd or Coronation of Ardashir-e Babakan. This relief was carved around 235 which makes it one of the oldest Sasanian rock reliefs. The relief is well-preserved and is mostly unharmed. It is located in the east corner of Naqsh-e Rostam and was carved 2 meters above the ground. The relief has 6.65m width and 2.40m height. ()
Local name: سنگنبشته اردشیر بابکان و اورمزدUnesco: from 2018Coordinates: 29°59'19"N, 52°52'19"E
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Ahura Mazda and Ardashir I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Naqsh-e Rustam, Ka'ba-ye Zartosht, Tomb of Darius I, Naqsh-e Rajab.