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Arsacidian Goodarz the 2nd Inscription

in Bisotun (Bistoun) city | Kermanshah province
Tourist Attraction

Arsacidian Goodarz the 2nd Inscription

Related to Bisotun (Bistoun) city (Kermanshah Province)
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 of flowers, which is a sign of victory. Behind Goodarz, is the engraving of one of his relatives. An archaic Greek inscription has mentioned the names of these two monarchs. Today only the name of Goodarz can be noted, as the other parts of the said inscription has been demolished.
Bisotun (Bistoun) Attractions & Tourist Information
Bisotun is a city in and the capital of Bisotun District, in Harsin County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 2,075, in 527 families. The town is at the foot of Bisotun mountain, the flank of which is the location of an important historical ...
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