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Naqsh-e Rustam, crowned head of an Elamite queen
Javier Álvarez-Mon & Yasmina Wicks7th century BC
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia
On the left side of the ancient panel the head of an Elamite queen wearing a tall mural crown has been preserved. She is shown in profile, with a large eye and nose and a thick bun of hair at the back. This section of the relief appears to be a slightly later addition than the man to the right, perhaps dating to later in the 7th century BC.
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- Title: Naqsh-e Rustam, crowned head of an Elamite queen
- Creator: Javier Álvarez-Mon & Yasmina Wicks
- Date Created: 7th century BC
- Location Created: Naqsh-e Rustam, Marvdasht Plain 6 km north of Persepolis
- Type: cliff face
- Rights: Image Copyright J. Álvarez-Mon
- Medium: rock-carved relief
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