Top-Rated Historical Inscriptions in Iran 2024

Naqsh-e Rostam
in Marvdasht City

Naqsh-e Rostam

Naqsh-e Rustam (Naqsh-e Rostam) is an impressive necropolis that stands as a reminder of the once famous and powerful Persian Achaemenid Empire, which thrived between 500 BC and 330 ... MORE

Naqsh-e Rustam is an ancient necropolis, located in the village of Zangi-Abad, to the north of the city of Marvdasht in Fars province. This ancient site which is in a 6 km distance from Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid), has been a home to ancient Iranian rock reliefs from Elamite, Achaemenid, and Sassanid periods. It lies a few hundred meters from Naqsh-e Rajab, with four further rock reliefs, three of them celebrating kings and one a high priest.

Taq-e Bostan Rock Reliefs
in Kermanshah City

Taq-e Bostan Rock Reliefs

city: Kermanshah

The "Taq-e Bostan" (Bostan Arch) or "Taq-e Vostan" (Vostan Arch) is situated to the right of the city entrance of Kermanshah, and is to the north east of this city. This aggregate ... MORE

Taq-e Bostan series near Kermanshah is one of the unprecedented historical monuments in Iran and the world which is the first stone animation in the world with fine reliefs of the Ancient Iranian greatness and glory. It is in the heart of Zagros Mountain Range, where it has endured natural phenomena such as wind and rainfall for 1,700 years.

Ganj Nameh Ancient Inscriptions
in Hamedan City

Ganj Nameh Ancient Inscriptions

city: Hamedan

These inscriptions are relics from the period of 'Darius' and 'Khashayar Shah' of the Achaemenian era. The said are located 5 km. west of Hamadan at the end of the ... MORE

These inscriptions are relics from the period of 'Darius' and 'Khashayar Shah' of the Achaemenian era. The said are located 5 km. west of Hamadan at the end of the 'Dareh-ye-Abbas Abad' or Abbas Abad Valley, and have been engraved on a mountain. Each of these inscriptions have ...

Anubanini rock relief
in Sar Pol-e Zahab City

Anubanini rock relief

city: Sar Pol-e Zahab

In the vicinity of Sar Pol-e-Zahab, there is an Anubanini impression engraved in the breast of a rock. Anubanini rock relief is alongside an inscription written in Akadi script and ... MORE

The Anubanini petroglyph (Sar-e Pol-e Zohab II or Sarpol Zohab relief) is a rock relief from the Isin-Larsa period (circa 2300 BC or early second millennium BC) and is located in Kermanshah Province.

Khan Takhty Rock Relief
in Salmas City

Khan Takhty Rock Relief

city: Salmas

At 76 km. of the Orumieh-Salmas Road there is a village known as Khan Takhti. There is a huge flat slab of stone in the heights on which the encarvings of Khan Takhti exists. This ... MORE

At 76 km. of the Orumieh-Salmas Road there is a village known as Khan Takhti. There is a huge flat slab of stone in the heights on which the encarvings of Khan Takhti exists. This engraving depicts three men, two of them riding alongside one on a galloping horse and with a head dress resembling a crown. ...

Naqsh-e Rustam Engraving
in Marvdasht City

Naqsh-e Rustam Engraving

city: Marvdasht

Naqsh-e Rustam (meaning Throne of Rustam) is located approximately 5 km (3 miles) to the northwest of Persepolis, the capital of the former Achaemenid (Persian) Empire. In the same ... MORE

Naqsh-e Rustam (meaning Throne of Rustam) is located approximately 5 km (3 miles) to the northwest of Persepolis, the capital of the former Achaemenid (Persian) Empire. In the same direction as the historical site of Naghsh-e-Rajab and at the termination of the Haji-Abad Mountain, there are many historical ...

Naqsh-e Rajab, North Persepolis
in Marvdasht City

Naqsh-e Rajab, North Persepolis

city: Marvdasht

3 kilometers To the north of Persepolis at the foot of Mt. Hosain (Kooh-e Rahmat), there are carvings of Ardeshir Babakan and Shapour I . This carving consists of three embossed pictures ... MORE

Naghsh-e Rajab is an archaeological site just west of Istakhr and about 5 km north of Persepolis in Fars Province, Iran.

Statue of Hercules in Behistun
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Statue of Hercules in Behistun

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

Alongside the Behistun (Bisotun, Bistun) - Kermanshah Road, is an embossment of a heroic figure leaning against a piece of lion skin. Statue of Hercules is located in Mount Behistun ... MORE

Alongside the Behistun (Bisotun, Bistun) - Kermanshah Road, is an embossment of a heroic figure leaning against a piece of lion skin. Statue of Hercules is located in Mount Behistun and was discovered around 1957. The statue was sculpted in 153 BCE for a governor of the Seleucid Empire or the Parthian ...

Behistun Inscription
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Behistun Inscription

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

The Behistun (also spelt Bisotoun, Bistoon, Bisitun, Bisutun) Historic Site is located in the northwest Iranian province of Kermanshah on a branch of the Aryan Trade Roads (also called ... MORE

The Behistun Inscription is an engraving located on the cliff of Mount Behistun near Kermanshah (said to have had the meaning of "place where the gods dwell" in antiquity). This inscription was written in three languages, and is accompanied by a large rock relief.

Tang-e Chogan Bishapour Ancient City
in Kazeroon City

Tang-e Chogan Bishapour Ancient City

city: Kazeroon

Bishapur (Shapur's City) is an ancient city located 23km North-West of Kazerun (Kazeron) in Fars province. Just beside the ancient city of Bishapur, there are six bas reliefs of ... MORE

Bishapur (Shapur's City) is an ancient city located 23km North-West of Kazerun (Kazeron) in Fars province. Just beside the ancient city of Bishapur, there are six bas reliefs of Sassanid Era in Tang-e Chogan valley. Some inscriptions of Sassanid kings on the four corners around a river in this valley ...

Kurangun Rock Relief
in NoorAbad (Mamasani) City

Kurangun Rock Relief

city: NoorAbad (Mamasani)

Kurangun Relief is located in Fars Province of Iran and is a site of an Elamite rock reliefs. The bas-relief is important since it is the only Elamite bas-relief bearing images of ... MORE

Kurangun Relief is located in Fars Province and is a site of an Elamite rock reliefs. This relief shows a God with horned crown sitting on a throne. Behind him sits a goddess who is crowned in the same way. Both hold snakes in one hand. Around these two deities, other characters are seen in outline.

Rock Reliefs of Negaran Valley
in Saravan City

Rock Reliefs of Negaran Valley

city: Saravan

The petroglyphs of Negaran Valley (literally meaning illustration of the valley) in Saravan are the most important traces of its inhabitants in the hunting era. Negaran Valley is located ... MORE

The petroglyphs of Negaran Valley (literally meaning illustration of the valley) in Saravan are the most important traces of its inhabitants in the hunting era. Negaran Valley is located 36 kilometers northwest of Nahouk Dehestan and 75 kilometers from Saravan in Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern ...

Dokan-e-Davood Catacomb
in Sar Pol-e Zahab City

Dokan-e-Davood Catacomb

city: Sar Pol-e Zahab

Dokan-e-Davood Tomb (Goordakhmeh Dokan'e Davoud) is a crypt in the breast of a mountain, and is located 3km to the south east of Sarpol Zahab (Sar Pol-e-Zahab). This Engraving/Catacomb ... MORE

Dokan-e-Davood Tomb (Goordakhmeh Dokan'e Davoud) is a crypt in the breast of a mountain, and is located 3km to the south east of Sarpol Zahab (Sar Pol-e-Zahab). This Engraving/Catacomb reveals the face of a man, with a date leaf in his hands, probably in a state of worship. This crypt and its epigraph ...

Farhad Tarash (Faratash)
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Farhad Tarash (Faratash)

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

Farhad Tarash (Faratash or Farhad-Tash), which means carved by Farhad in the Persian language, is a slab approximately 180 meters long and 33 meters high located west of the Darius ... MORE

This 1200m vertical limestone wall is home to some of Iran’s most epic climbs. The bottom part of the wall was artificially smoothed in the 7th century for an inscription that Khosrow II never got around to chiselling. Some historians say this wall was carved so that Darius I could have his will inscribed on it.

Kool Farah Engraving (Rock Reliefs)
in Izeh (Eazeh) City

Kool Farah Engraving (Rock Reliefs)

city: Izeh (Eazeh)

Kool Farah (Kool-e farah or Kul-e Farah Rock Relief) is an ancient heritage site near Izeh (Eizeh), Khuzestan Province. This Elamite temple consists of six engravings depicting religious ... MORE

Kool Farah (Kool-e farah or Kul-e Farah Rock Relief) is an ancient heritage site near Izeh (Eizeh), Khuzestan Province. This Elamite temple consists of six engravings depicting religious ceremonies and scenes of sacrifice dating back some 3000 years. The same is situated at the end of Eazeh plains, ...

Sassanid Shapour Inscription
in Meshgin shahr (MeshkinShahr) City

Sassanid Shapour Inscription

city: Meshgin shahr (MeshkinShahr)

About 100 meters to the east of the main square in Meshkin Shahr (Meshginshahr), this inscription is located in a valley named Dareh Baq Nowruz. On one of the slopes there is an inscription ... MORE

About 100 meters to the east of the main square in Meshkin Shahr (Meshginshahr), this inscription is located in a valley named Dareh Baq Nowruz. On one of the slopes there is an inscription belonging to the Shapour II, the Sassanian. Kohneh-Qaleh inscription situated 150 meters from Kohneh Castle (Qaleh ...

Razliq Inscription
in Sarab City

Razliq Inscription

city: Sarab

This inscription is on a rock in the Zaqan mountains 12 km. north of Sarab (Razliq). It consists of 16 lines. The same dates to the time of Argishti II (685-730 BC) son of Russai I. MORE

This inscription is on a rock in the Zaqan mountains 12 km. north of Sarab (Razliq). It consists of 16 lines. The same dates to the time of Argishti II (685-730 BC) son of Russai I.

Pahlavi Script Inscriptions
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Pahlavi Script Inscriptions

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

Throughout Bistoon and its surroundings, wherever a sculptured stone or structure is present, scripts dating to the Sassanide era can be noted. Such as the 427 symbols engraved on ... MORE

Throughout Bistoon and its surroundings, wherever a sculptured stone or structure is present, scripts dating to the Sassanide era can be noted. Such as the 427 symbols engraved on stones in vicinities like the Safavid caravansary of Bistoon, the Safavid bridge on Dinvar Ab, the Khosravi bridge on Garmasiab, ...

Vali Castle Inscription
in Ilam City

Vali Castle Inscription

city: Ilam

This inscription is in Vali Castle in the city of Ilam. Its date of Construction and the name of its architect are mentioned in the inscription. MORE

This inscription is in Vali Castle in the city of Ilam. Its date of Construction and the name of its architect are mentioned in the inscription.

Takht-e-Khan Inscription
in Ilam City

Takht-e-Khan Inscription

city: Ilam

This inscription is carved on a large stone in a place with the same name 34 kilometers far from Ilam. There is some information about the history and the governors of Ilam in this ... MORE

This inscription is carved on a large stone in a place with the same name 34 kilometers far from Ilam. There is some information about the history and the governors of Ilam in this inscription.

Constitution Movement Inscriptions (Peer-e-Qar)
in Farsan (Faarsaan) City

Constitution Movement Inscriptions (Peer-e-Qar)

city: Farsan (Faarsaan)

Peer-e-Qar is one of the recreational areas of Chahar Mahal which is located in the Mizdaj region. On a part of a stony hillock there are three epigraphs in the Persian script on slabs ... MORE

Peer-e-Qar is one of the recreational areas of Chahar Mahal which is located in the Mizdaj region. On a part of a stony hillock there are three epigraphs in the Persian script on slabs of stone. These epigraphs narrate the movement of the troops of Bakhtiyari under the command of Sardar As'ad to Tehran, ...

6th Century Inscription
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

6th Century Inscription

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

Located to the south-east of the Khoram Abad - Khuzestan Road and to the north of the ruins of Shahpour Khast, are rectangular engraved blocks. These blocks date back to the 6th century ... MORE

Located to the south-east of the Khoram Abad - Khuzestan Road and to the north of the ruins of Shahpour Khast, are rectangular engraved blocks. These blocks date back to the 6th century AH. On the western surface of the block there are five lines engraved, on the south western surface six lines, on ...

Teimareh Epigraphs
in Khomeyn City

Teimareh Epigraphs

city: Khomeyn

The aggregate of engravings and impressions in the rocks of Teimareh, seem to be that of the pre-historic age, due to repetitions, lack of diversity and the kind of impressions. The ... MORE

The aggregate of engravings and impressions in the rocks of Teimareh, seem to be that of the pre-historic age, due to repetitions, lack of diversity and the kind of impressions. The number of impressions here range between 2500-3000 as recorded. These impression are similar to the works of hunters in ...

Saqandel Inscription
in Ahar City

Saqandel Inscription

city: Ahar

This engraving is in the Zaqi mountains, 2 km. east of Varezgan (Ahar). The length of this engraving being 115 cm and the width 47 cm having 10 lines inscribed on it. This inscription ... MORE

This engraving is in the Zaqi mountains, 2 km. east of Varezgan (Ahar). The length of this engraving being 115 cm and the width 47 cm having 10 lines inscribed on it. This inscription is related to Saardoo II, son of 'Argishti I (330-750 BC). It narrates the historical fact that after an attack to the ...

Shisheh Inscription
in Ahar City

Shisheh Inscription

city: Ahar

This is the third recognized engraving of Orartooie', and is in East Azarbayjan in a village with the same name. This is also in the Cuneiform script and in the Orartooie language ... MORE

This is the third recognized engraving of Orartooie', and is in East Azarbayjan in a village with the same name. This is also in the Cuneiform script and in the Orartooie language dating back to Argishti period, son of Russai the sixth commander of 'Orartooie ' in the years 680-713 BC.

Aqa Jan Bulaqi Inscription
in Asad Abad (Asadabad) City

Aqa Jan Bulaqi Inscription

city: Asad Abad (Asadabad)

This inscription is situated near the village of Aqa Jan Bulaqi in the valley of the Qarah Chay (river) at a distance of about 15 km. north of Asad Abad. The remains of this inscription, ... MORE

This inscription is situated near the village of Aqa Jan Bulaqi in the valley of the Qarah Chay (river) at a distance of about 15 km. north of Asad Abad. The remains of this inscription, reveals a verse, related to the first half of the 12th century AH. in the 'tholth' script regarding a dam built on ...

Tang-e-Takab Inscriptions
in Behbahan City

Tang-e-Takab Inscriptions

city: Behbahan

The same is located at a distance of 9 km. north of Behbahan. Not far from the entrance of the gorge, there are a few inscriptions in simple Nasta'liq script engraved on rocks. The ... MORE

The same is located at a distance of 9 km. north of Behbahan. Not far from the entrance of the gorge, there are a few inscriptions in simple Nasta'liq script engraved on rocks. The first inscription is four-sided and reveals the endeavours of the Behbahan governor (ruler) during the reign of Naseredin ...

Bard Engraving
in Izeh (Eazeh) City

Bard Engraving

city: Izeh (Eazeh)

In the Bard Nebeshteh Valley there is an irregular piece of stone present alongside the mountain. They are carved by excellent skilled artisans. The carvings show a tall man with abundant ... MORE

In the Bard Nebeshteh Valley there is an irregular piece of stone present alongside the mountain. They are carved by excellent skilled artisans. The carvings show a tall man with abundant hair and a round uncogged cap, with a sword in his hand. To his right hand is a rider, and to his left a few human ...

Koobad Engraving
in Izeh (Eazeh) City

Koobad Engraving

city: Izeh (Eazeh)

This engraving is carved on a rectangular rock with the dimention of 3x1.5 sq.m. in area. This tablet denotes five human figures with long robes, and with their hands on their chests. ... MORE

This engraving is carved on a rectangular rock with the dimention of 3x1.5 sq.m. in area. This tablet denotes five human figures with long robes, and with their hands on their chests. In front of these five people there is a figure of a man or woman with long robe, sitting on a platform and gazing at ...

Assyrian (Gol Gol) Inscription
in Ilam City

Assyrian (Gol Gol) Inscription

city: Ilam

This inscription is carved on the wall of a mountain in Gol Gol Village 25 kilometers from Ilam. It is 3000 years old and on the inscription there is an engrave of an Assyrian soldier ... MORE

This inscription is carved on the wall of a mountain in Gol Gol Village 25 kilometers from Ilam. It is 3000 years old and on the inscription there is an engrave of an Assyrian soldier with a helmet, holding an arrow, whit a moon and a star above his head . In the lower part of this inscription, there ...

Som Dol Dol Inscription
in Ilam City

Som Dol Dol Inscription

city: Ilam

There is in Gorab Gorge a horseshoe-shaped mass of rubble stones with a flagstone within it. There is a symbol of an horseshoe on the flagstone that is believed to be the sign of the ... MORE

There is in Gorab Gorge a horseshoe-shaped mass of rubble stones with a flagstone within it. There is a symbol of an horseshoe on the flagstone that is believed to be the sign of the horse belonging to one of the Imams of Shiite sect.

Doosheh Cave Paintings and Epigraphs
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

Doosheh Cave Paintings and Epigraphs

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

The cave mentioned above located in the mountains of Doosheh, displays paintings on its walls. These drawings relate the fact that man resided in this area. The same offer a complete ... MORE

The cave mentioned above located in the mountains of Doosheh, displays paintings on its walls. These drawings relate the fact that man resided in this area. The same offer a complete picture as to the type of war-fare, that is fighting in groups, or man to man and the infantry. These paintings show ...

Amro (Amreh) Statue
in Mahallat City

Amro (Amreh) Statue

city: Mahallat

Near the cave of Shah Bolbol (Mahalat), there is a statue that is called Amro by the inhabitants. The latest theory is that this is the statue of Anahita and is related to the pre-Islamic ... MORE

Near the cave of Shah Bolbol (Mahalat), there is a statue that is called Amro by the inhabitants. The latest theory is that this is the statue of Anahita and is related to the pre-Islamic period. Currently, this historical relic due to lack of maintenance is neglected, and being eroded by natural weather ...

Shahr-e-Russa Inscription
in Maku City

Shahr-e-Russa Inscription

city: Maku

Russa was one of the Orartoie cities in the 9th century BC., and during the reign of Russa II (the Orartoie ruler) was a flourishing city. Russa II, (son of Argishti II), after the ... MORE

Russa was one of the Orartoie cities in the 9th century BC., and during the reign of Russa II (the Orartoie ruler) was a flourishing city. Russa II, (son of Argishti II), after the completion of the city, affixed an engraving or inscription. This inscription weighed 110 kg. 72 cm in length, width of ...

Oraman Inscription
in Marivan City

Oraman Inscription

city: Marivan

The same is located in Zinaneh Mountain of Oramanat - Marivan and it is carved in the shape of a crescent. Inside the false arch, there is an embossment of a human figure 2.5 meters ... MORE

The same is located in Zinaneh Mountain of Oramanat - Marivan and it is carved in the shape of a crescent. Inside the false arch, there is an embossment of a human figure 2.5 meters in length and 30 meters in width. Special engravings are carved on the upper part of this impression. There is also another ...

Kelishin Inscription
in Oshnavieh City

Kelishin Inscription

city: Oshnavieh

The same is located in the Kelishin Pass (Oshnavieh), southwest of the Lake Orumieh. The engraving is on a cylindrical column and is written in two Orartoie and Assyrian scripts. The ... MORE

The same is located in the Kelishin Pass (Oshnavieh), southwest of the Lake Orumieh. The engraving is on a cylindrical column and is written in two Orartoie and Assyrian scripts. The said engraving narrates the victories of one of the Orartoie rulers, after this ruler ascended the throne around 828 ...

Qirekh Qizlar Inscription
in Sarab City

Qirekh Qizlar Inscription

city: Sarab

This inscription is in the Cuneiform script and in the Otartooie language and has got 13 lines engraved on rock. There are some stones nearby, the height of which reaches 4 m. MORE

This inscription is in the Cuneiform script and in the Otartooie language and has got 13 lines engraved on rock. There are some stones nearby, the height of which reaches 4 m.

Other Engravings and Inscriptions
in Kermanshah City

Other Engravings and Inscriptions

city: Kermanshah

Small Bistoon inscriptions, no. 1 Bistoon inscription (related to primary Islamic centuries), no. 2 Bistoon inscription placed in the old caravansary of Bistoon (related to 3rd and ... MORE

Small Bistoon inscriptions, no. 1 Bistoon inscription (related to primary Islamic centuries), no. 2 Bistoon inscription placed in the old caravansary of Bistoon (related to 3rd and 4th centuries AH.), no. 3 Bistoon inscription on sculptured stones in old Bistoon caravansary's wall, a piece of limestone ...

Sarab Changaei Inscription
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

Sarab Changaei Inscription

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

The Sarab Changaei is a large and gushing spring. To the east of this spring is a large rock, on which the date of 'lotus' (flower) cultivation has been inscribed. This engraving has ... MORE

The Sarab Changaei is a large and gushing spring. To the east of this spring is a large rock, on which the date of 'lotus' (flower) cultivation has been inscribed. This engraving has two tablets on each side. The one to the right displays four lines of embossement and the one to the left has two lines ...

Other Inscriptions
in City

Other Inscriptions

Other inscriptions of the province are Tang Quchali Inscription and Zarrin Abad Inscription in the main square of the city of Mimeh. MORE

Other inscriptions of the province are Tang Quchali Inscription and Zarrin Abad Inscription in the main square of the city of Mimeh.

Arsacidian Goodarz the 2nd Inscription
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Arsacidian Goodarz the 2nd Inscription

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

To the east of the Miteridat embossment, on the same rock, is the engraving of one of his successors named as, Goodarz II (46-51 AD.). This Impression depicts the victory of Goodarz ... MORE

To the east of the Miteridat embossment, on the same rock, is the engraving of one of his successors named as, Goodarz II (46-51 AD.). This Impression depicts the victory of Goodarz II on his rival Mehrdad, and also shows the presence of two riders armed with spears. In the hand of an angel is a wreath ...

Dariush Inscriptions
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Dariush Inscriptions

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

The above mentioned is an embossment on a rock, and the main feature depicted here is that of Dariush (Dariush). The monarch has a scalloped crown on the head, and his left foot rests ... MORE

The above mentioned is an embossment on a rock, and the main feature depicted here is that of Dariush (Dariush). The monarch has a scalloped crown on the head, and his left foot rests on the chest of Geomat. Behind him are two bodyguards. Above the head of Dariush is the image of Farvahar in flight. ...

Parthian Miteridant Inscription
in Bisotun (Behistun) City

Parthian Miteridant Inscription

city: Bisotun (Behistun)

Under the Achaemanian inscription of Bistoon, is the archaic embossment of the Parthian that has come to light to date. The same is an engraving of 100 years BC. The same has come ... MORE

Under the Achaemanian inscription of Bistoon, is the archaic embossment of the Parthian that has come to light to date. The same is an engraving of 100 years BC. The same has come to reveal that the Parthian ruler of the time, selected the location of this impression in such a manner so as to make a ...

Elamite Period Embossed Inscriptions, Seteloo Village
in City

Elamite Period Embossed Inscriptions, Seteloo Village

In the Saravan Mountains and on top of a hill by the river, there exists a few carvings that belong to the Elamite (Ilami) period. The same shows two symbolic figures: A man and a ... MORE

In the Saravan Mountains and on top of a hill by the river, there exists a few carvings that belong to the Elamite (Ilami) period. The same shows two symbolic figures: A man and a woman, each with a pair of horns on their head. A man is sitting on a throne, on which a snake has coiled. He is holding ...

HISTORICAL INSCRIPTIONS IN IRAN (category)