behistan

Updated: June 2, 2025

Now, we find this symbol upon the rocks of Behistan and Persepolis, where, according to texts the meaning of which is beyond a doubt, it represents Ahura-Mazda. The name has changed, but we may fairly conclude that the idea and intention remained the same.

Charles Chipiez - A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1