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Kul-e Farah Relief V, line drawing of the sacrificial ceremony with fire-stand

Javier Álvarez-Mon & Yasmina Wicks7th-6th century BC

Macquarie University

Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia

The structure of the composition is very close to that of boulder relief Kul-e Farah II except for the vertical (rather than horizontal) arrangement of the four worshipers behind the ruler, the absence of the gesturing individual, and the added fire-stand below the sacrificial scene.

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  • Title: Kul-e Farah Relief V, line drawing of the sacrificial ceremony with fire-stand
  • Creator: Javier Álvarez-Mon & Yasmina Wicks
  • Date Created: 7th-6th century BC
  • Location Created: Kul-e Farah, Izeh Valley, ca. 7 km Northeast of Izeh
  • Type: cliff face
  • Rights: Image Copyright J. Álvarez-Mon
  • Medium: rock-carved relief
Macquarie University

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