Two Sassanid fragments of inscriptions were discovered at Sarvestan Palace in Fars Province, southern Iran, said director of the historical site, Amir-Piruz Daquqi. According to the official, twenty words have been engraved on the palm-size inscriptions.
“They are the first Sassanid inscriptions discovered at the Sarvestan historical site,” he said.
The inscriptions can give the archaeologists more important information about social, economic, and commercial affairs in the Sassanid era, Daquqi added.
Covering an area of 25 hectares, the mansion was made of stone and plaster, and is one of the Sassanid largest mansions. It is also home to the largest Iranian mud-brick dome. The mansion, 9km south of Sarvestan town, was built during the time of Bahram Gur, a Sassanid king during 420–438. He was celebrated in literature, art, and folklore for his chivalry, romantic adventures, and hunting. |