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The sixth Sasanian rock relief in the Tang-e Chowgan gorge (map) near Bishapur was made by the Sasanian king Shapur II (309-379) and shows the suppression of a revolt. It is made on a higher place, and therefore not damaged by the aqueduct (this picture shows traces of its courses, below). The relief has two registers. |
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The king is sitting on his throne in the center of the upper register, his hand on his sword. From the right, soldiers come closer. They bring prisoners, among which Iranian noblemen can be recognized. |
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From the left, courtiers and relatives approach the king, making gestures of admiration. | |
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This is also the theme of the lower register. On the left, we see the king's admirers, ... | |
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... and from the right, prisoners are brought forward. One of the soldiers carries the heads of two decapitated noblemen. Unfortunately, we have no picture (yet). | |
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