Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Barm-e Delak is an archaeological site located approximately 10 km southeast of Shiraz in the Pars Province of Iran. The site features Sasanian rock reliefs, a significant form of artistic expression during the Sasanian Empire. The most notable relief is a family scene that depicts King Bahram II presenting a lotus flower to his wife, Shapurdukhtak. These reliefs are carved into the rock face near a river on the eastern side of a rocky spur, reflecting the unique style and iconography of the period. As an artifact of the Late Classical Period, specifically the Sasanian era, the site provides valuable insights into the cultural and artistic practices of the time, highlighting the significance of royal and familial imagery in Sasanian art.
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