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English: Drawing after engraving of The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7).


Colossal statue of Shapur I can be located in Shapur cave in the city of Bhishapur, Iran. It was build in the memory of Shapur I, the second king of Sassanid empire. This impressive colossal statue have height of 6.7 meters and have breath of 2 meters.

This statue was made of using huge stalagmite rocks, which extract from the floor of caves. The concrete pillars at the feet protect this statue from Earthquakes. Some parts of arms and legs missed from this statue. The wide trousers and upper garments reflects the dressing style of Sassanid empire. It is also possible to see some of jewellery carvings om this statue.
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Source http://iranpoliticsclub.net/photos/U11-Sassanian1/index.htm
Author Unknown after George Rawlinson 1812-1902

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