Parthian stele from Ashur, solar disc, cross with rays

Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Turkey

Stele.

Sandstone.

Ashur.

Parthian, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.


Supplementary images:


Eight-pointed cross inside a circle beside a man that appears to be praying to it
Taken on  Wednesday 08th of July 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Source:  Istanbul, Turkey

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