Ardashir I, founder of the Sassanid Empire who restored Persian glory after the Parthians.
Notable Works
Founding of the Sassanid Empire, Firuzabad palace
Fun Facts
Ardashir descended from the Sassan family, priests of the Anahita temple at Istakhr. He started as a minor ruler in Persis before defeating Artabanus V at the Battle of Hormozdgan. His circular palace at Firuzabad features the world's first large stone dome!
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