Eshkaft-e Salman

Eshkaft-e Salman, located near Izeh in the Khuzestan province of Iran, is an archaeological site featuring a series of ancient rock reliefs and inscriptions within a natural cave. The site's notable reliefs, carved during the Late Bronze Age and Early to Middle Iron Age, depict royal figures and are believed to have been associated with cultic activities of the Shutrukid dynasty. The most prominent reliefs, Shekaft-e Salman I and II, showcase detailed portraits of royal families, while later additions and inscriptions by Hanni of Ayapir reflect ongoing cultural and religious significance. The site's artistic style shares similarities with artifacts from Susa, highlighting a regional cultural interconnection and the enduring legacy of Elamite artistic traditions.