Naqsh-e Rajab
Naqsh-e Rajab (, ) is an archaeological site just west of Istakhr and about 5 km north of Persepolis in Fars Province, Iran. Together with Naqsh-e Rustam, which lies 2.5 km away, the site is part of the Marvdasht cultural complex. Together, the two sites are a tentative candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status. Naqsh-e Rajab is the site of four limestone rockface inscriptions and rock-cut bas-reliefs that date to the early Sassanid era. One of the carvings is the investiture inscription of Ardeshir I (ruled in 226-241 CE), the founder of the dynasty. The second investiture inscription is Ardeshir's successor, Shapur I (241-272 CE). A third bas-relief, known as 'Shapur's Parade' celebrates the king's military victory in 244 over the Roman emperor Philip the Arab. A fourth bas-relief and inscription is attributed to Kartir, high priest under Shapur I and his sons Hormizd I (272-273 CE) and Bahram I (273–276 CE). See also
 List of colossal sculpture in situ
 Naqsh-e Rustam
 Taq-e Bostan, another site of Sassanid-era rock reliefs. References

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Marvdasht complex
Sasanian architecture
Sculpture of the Ancient Near East
Buildings and structures in Fars Province
Tourist attractions in Fars Province
Outdoor sculptures in Iran
Rock reliefs in Iran
Ardashir I
Shapur I
Archaeological sites in Iran