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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Taq-e Bostan is an archaeological site featuring a series of Sassanid rock reliefs situated in the Zagros Mountains, near Kermanshah, Iran. These reliefs, dating back to the 4th century CE, are exemplary of Persian Sassanid art and depict significant historical events such as the investitures of Ardashir II and Shapur III. Positioned along a historic Silk Road route, the site includes sacred springs that enhance its cultural significance. The rock reliefs are complemented by later additions, including a 19th-century Qajar-era carving. The site serves as a testament to the artistic, cultural, and historical richness of the Sassanid Empire, highlighting themes of power, religious fervor, and royal grandeur.
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