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a tomb with a view

persepolis shiraz iran (nearby naqshe rostam rock tomb)Day 85: The hillside tombs at Naqsh-e Rostam, a few minutes drive from Persepolis, were reminiscent of those at Petra, though on less grand a scale.

persepolis shiraz iran (nearby naqshe rostam rock tomb 2)Four tombs of near-identical design are cut into the rock here, and some of the reliefs that remain show figures from the royal court paying tribute to the king.

persepolis shiraz iran (nearby naqshe rostam rock tomb relief)Note the curled finger held up by the gent on the left: it’s a gesture of respect which Kate intends to make use of more frequently in future.


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