Sassanid Shahs on Carved Column Capitals from Taq-i-Bustan, Persia.
A Shah holding a sword.
A Shah holding a sword. The Mage of Xusrō II from the capitals of Taq-i-Bostan.
Near Taq-e-Bostan are the ruins of Sassanid columned palaces. These spiral columns belonged to one of the largest palaces.
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Persian Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers
