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Behistun Inscriptions
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A monumental inscription (15 x 25 m) depicting the conquests of Darius I carved into a cliff on Mount Behistun. This 5th-century BCE bas-relief is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overview of the Behistun Inscriptions
This is a monumental inscription (15 x 25 m) depicting the conquests of Darius I carved into a cliff on Mount Behistun. This 5th-century BCE bas-relief is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Type of site: archaeological site.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Features:
- Area: 1.87 km².
- Altitude:
History of the Behistun Inscriptions
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- Website: whc.unesco.org
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