The Nassereddin Shah relief known as Shekl Shah and Shekl-e Shah () is a rock relief commissioned by Naser al-Din Shah Qajar around 1879, showing the shah on horseback flanked by ten standing ministers. It is the latest in a tradition of large rock reliefs ordered by Iranian rulers. It is located on the Haraz road overlooking the Haraz river about 60 km from Amol in Mazandaran Province, Iran. It is close to an ancient Sassanid road. The work was ordered after the new road was built in 1879.

The relief is carved within a rectangular frame 8 m long and 4 m high. It carries an inscription in Persian poetic verses. Russian soldiers used this relief for target practice during World War II.

Nassereddin Shah relief

See also

Nassereddin Shah Qajar

Larijan Hot Spring

Tangeh Savashi

References

Sotudeh, M. 1995 (1374 AH). From Astara to Astarabad, vol. 3, western Mazandaran works and monuments

Nassereddin Shah relief

External links

Buildings and structures in Mazandaran Province

Tourist attractions in Mazandaran Province

Rock reliefs in Iran

Mountain passes of Asia

Landforms of Iran

Tourist attractions in Amol

Qajar Iran

1870s establishments in Iran

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