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Silver plate showing Shapur II

A History of the World in 100 Objects

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Silver Plate Representing Shapur II: Power and Religion in Ancient Iran

This chapter delves into the significance of a silver plate depicting Shapur II, highlighting its representation of political and religious authority during the Sassanian dynasty. It explores the centralized state of the Sasanians and their religious beliefs.

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