Persepolis is 60 km North of Shiraz, and Pasargadae another 75km North of that. No point going there and back to Shiraz, so I have a change of plan, to see the ruins, then head west winding my way to Esfahan through the mountains. I'm riding with my head down, and miss the sign for Persepolis, so first I visit these smaller sites 5 km down the road.
Naqsh e Rostam has four tombs hewn into the cliffs. They house kings of the first Persian empire, the Achaemenids, who ruled from 550 to 330 BC. There's also a square stone building of unknown purpose. Carvings depicting victory over the Romans, and various other inscriptions have been added during the second Persian empire, the Sassanians 224-642 AD.
Naqsh e Rajab is a small rock alcove, hidden from view, with a few Sassanian carvings. Why they chose to put them there is anyone's guess.
Naqsh e Rostam has four tombs hewn into the cliffs. They house kings of the first Persian empire, the Achaemenids, who ruled from 550 to 330 BC. There's also a square stone building of unknown purpose. Carvings depicting victory over the Romans, and various other inscriptions have been added during the second Persian empire, the Sassanians 224-642 AD.
Naqsh e Rajab is a small rock alcove, hidden from view, with a few Sassanian carvings. Why they chose to put them there is anyone's guess.
Never heard of the place before. Amazing historical treasure. Thanks, Dan. Great to see all your pics. Love,
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