Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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Early Modern Period
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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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Naqsh-e Rostam is an archaeological site in Fars Province, Iran, known for its impressive rock reliefs and burial tombs. The site features monumental Achaemenid tombs carved high into a cliff face, including that of Darius the Great. These tombs are notable for their distinct architectural decorations and inscriptions depicting the king's divine right to rule. Below these tombs are Sassanian rock reliefs, commemorating royal victories and the empire's connection to its Achaemenid predecessors. The site also hosts some of the earliest known rock reliefs, dating back to the Elamite period. Naqsh-e Rostam provides a unique window into the cultural and political history of ancient Iran, bridging several significant historical periods.
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