Shapur I
240 - 270 AD
Šābuhr | Shapur the Great | شاپور یکم | 𐭱𐭧𐭯𐭥𐭧𐭥𐭩
WIP - Recreation of Shapur I with a mural crown.
Ver.0.5 - Last updated: April 19th 2021
Shapur I, also known as Shapur the Great, was the second ruler of the Sasanian Empire, reigning from around 240 to 270 CE. He is renowned for his military prowess and strategic achievements, particularly his successful campaigns against the Roman Empire. Shapur I notably defeated two Roman emperors, Valerian and Philip the Arab, and expanded the Sasanian Empire's borders significantly. He was also known for his efforts in fostering cultural and religious tolerance within his diverse empire, supporting various faiths and promoting the flourishing of art and architecture. Shapur I's legacy remains influential, showcasing his leadership skills and contributions to the development of the Sasanian state.
References
Visual sources for the estimation of Shapur’s look.
Visual Description in Literature
“His vest is Azure, … his crown is red on green…“ -Hamzah Isfahani
from - The 'History of the Kings of the Persians' in Three Arabic Chronicles: The Transmission of the Iranian Past from Late Antiquity to Early Islam (Translated Texts for Historians LUP) Paperback – September 1, 2018 - by Robert G. Hoyland
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Likely Accuracy of the Creative Recreation
Between a ‘Weak’ and a ‘Fair Guess’:
Due to the stylized nature of art in this period of Iranian history, the statue while a better source than the coins, can not provide an exact likeness.
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