Nasqh-e Rostam Achaemenid tombs

Ancient tomb<br />
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Naqsh-e Rostam is an ancient necropolis in the Marvdasht valley containing tombs of the Achaemenid kings carved into the face of a fawn-colored limestone cliff in the shape of Persian crosses. They date from around 500 to 300 BC. Note the small figure of a seated woman looking across at the tomb. This tomb is thought to belong to Artaxerxes I.<br />
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Other photos from the ancient site can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/WUNNlt">http://goo.gl/WUNNlt</a><br />
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Ancient tomb

Naqsh-e Rostam is an ancient necropolis in the Marvdasht valley containing tombs of the Achaemenid kings carved into the face of a fawn-colored limestone cliff in the shape of Persian crosses. They date from around 500 to 300 BC. Note the small figure of a seated woman looking across at the tomb. This tomb is thought to belong to Artaxerxes I.

Other photos from the ancient site can be seen here: http://goo.gl/WUNNlt

21/08/15 http://www.allenfotowild.com

Naqshe Rostam Marvdasht Iran tombs Achaemenid kings shape of Persian crosses small figure