The reliefs of Naqš-e Rostam and a reflection on a forgotten relief, Iran
The reliefs of Naqš-e Rostam and a reflection on a forgotten relief, Iran

Summary/Abstract: As one of the most important archaeological sites in Iran and also because of its holiness, Naqš-e Rostam wasalways being paid attention through historic periods. The earliest remain of the site goes back to Elamite period whilemany more reliefs were then added in the Achaemenian and Sasanian periods. Except for the Elamite relief which latervanished as Bahram II relief was made over it in the Sasanian period, other reliefs of Naqš-e Rostam date to Sasanianperiod. However, it seems that there is one more relief which must be dated to Elamite time. This includes a standinghuman who has raised his hand in front of his face while represented in profile facing right. The relief was firstlyintroduced by Roaf who attributed it to Narseh, the Sasanian king. This paper firstly describes the relief and secondlysuggests an alternative Elamite date as the result of comparative investigations.

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