Shapurdukhtak
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Shapurdukhtak was a 3rd-century Sasanian queen. She was the wife of her cousin, king Bahram II.She was one of the most powerful and influential women of the Sasanian era. Being among the wise and capa
Coin of Bahram II with Shapurdukhtak and Bahram III.
Narseh
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Narseh was the seventh King of Kings of Sasanian Iran from 293 to 303. The youngest son of Shapur I, Narseh served as the governor of Sakastan, Hind and Turan under his father. Shapur I was eventually
Shapurdukhtak
…surrounded by his family members and attendants; to his left are the sculptures of Shapurdukhtak, a prince, the crown prince Bahram III, Kartir, and Narseh. To his right are the sculptures of Papak, and two other grandees. Bahram II also minted several contains showing a portrait of himself along with…
Rock relief of Narseh in Naqsh-e Rostam
Ruins of the Paikuli tower in present-day Iraqi Kurdistan.
Detail of Galerius attacking Narseh on the Arch of Galerius at Thessaloniki, Greece.
Gold dinar of Narseh, phase 1.