The petroglyph of Fath Ali Shah Qajar

The petroglyph of Fath Ali Shah Qajar, which is also known as the relief of Cheshme Ali, is located in the north of Ray city and next to Cheshme Ali Park. This historical work was built in 1211 AH by order of Fath Ali Shah Qajar and to commemorate his victories in the Iran-Russia wars.The relief of Fath Ali Shah is the largest petroglyph of the Qajar period. This work shows the king sitting on the peacock throne and 16 of his sons around him. The clothes and jewelry of the king and his sons are carved with great elegance and precision. There is also an inscription on top of the petroglyph, in which the description of the victories of Fath Ali Shah and the date of the creation of the work are mentioned.The petroglyph of Fath Ali Shah is a valuable document of the history of Iran during the Qajar period. This work, informationProvides insight into clothing, jewelry, and hairdos of the period. Also, the architectural style and sculptural art of this work show the skill and elegance of Iranian artists in the Qajar period.

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