Naqsh-e Rajab
نقش رجب
A group of Sasanian reliefs between Persepolis and the Naqsh-e Rostam rock tombs, close together and finely preserved.
Naqsh-e Rajab is a rock recess bearing four groups of early Sasanian reliefs. They include Ardashir I receiving kingship from Ahura Mazda, Shapur I riding out with his courtiers, and a figure of the priest Kartir with an inscription. The reliefs are close together and well preserved, making them good for close study. The site is small and takes 15–20 minutes; it lies right beside the road to the Naqsh-e Rostam rock tombs.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Naqsh-e Rostam
- Persepolis
- Pasargadae
- Tomb of Saadi
- Qur'an Gate
- Delgosha Garden
- Jahan Nama Garden
- Tomb of Hafez