Tang-e-Chogan

Tang-e-Chogan

Teng Chogan is one of the historical places near Bishapur and Kazerun, which belongs to the Sasanian era, and has the petroglyphs of Rostam and Bisotun. The reason for naming this place is because the Sassanid kings used to play polo in this place.

History

Tang-e Chogan, which belongs to the Sasanian era, was built near the historical city of Bishapur. The famous Shapur Cave is also located in the west of this gorge, and there is a six-meter statue of Shapur I. This statue was built 1700 years ago and is still standing. Teng-e Chogan has 6 reliefs related to Shapur I, Bahram I, and II Teng-e Chogan has larger and more beautiful reliefs than other Sassanian reliefs. There are four reliefs in the north, two reliefs on the left, and two more reliefs on the right which you will notice. In the three reliefs of this place, more than thirty people are carved in each of them. In Teng-e Chogan, there are three reliefs of Shapur l and two reliefs of Bahram II and the coronation of Bahram I.

The Reliefs of Shapur I

On the left side of the Shapur River, there is the first relief of Teng-e Chugan, which shows the celebration of Shapur I’s victory over the Roman Empire. The body of Gordin lll, the Roman emperor, is crushed by Shapur’s horse, and Ahriman is under Ahura Mazda’s horse.

The second relief of Shapur I in Tang-e Chugan is Shapur riding a horse in the center of the scene in side view, holding a Congress crown in his hand and holding Emperor Valerian l with his right hand. Philip the Arab is kneeling in front of Shapur I, and a baby is seen flying with wings above this relief.

The third and last relief of Shapur I carved on the right side of the Shapur River, is also a scene of Shapur’s victory, which is carved in more detail. There are 100 soldiers in this relief, with Shapur on horseback in the center of the relief, capturing Valerian l. Philip the Arab is kneeling in front of Shapur’s horse. On the right side of this relief, 71 Iranian generals are seen riding on horses in five rows. On the left side, there are Roman troops on horses in five rows. On top of the petroglyphs, there are a crown, two lions, and gold coins.

The Reliefs of Bahram ll

The fourth relief includes the scene of Bahram II’s victory over the rebels. Bahram, with a long beard and a winged crown on his head, wears a tight bodice and baggy pants. In front of it, some Arab dignitaries have brought gifts such as horses and camels to Bahram II.

In the fifth relief, Bahram II is on the king’s throne with a bigger figure than the others, holding a flag in his right hand and a scabbard in his left hand. To the right of the king, Sasanian courtiers are paying homage and to his left are bringing two captives. Behind Bahram II, 10 elders and you can see an elephant at the end of the relief.

The relief of the coronation of Bahram I

The relief of the coronation of Bahram is the sixth and last relief of Teng-e Chaugan carved on the right side of the Shapur River. It is considered one of the most beautiful and most detailed reliefs of the Sasanian era, which has a very artistic engraving. The creases, the movement of the clothes, etc. have been created uniquely. In this relief, everything is amazing, and even more details of the horses and the veins on their legs are amazing. On the right side of this bas-relief, Bahram I is wearing a crown, on the left, Ahura Mazda has a crown, and both of them are on horseback.

Visit Hours

Tang-e Chaugan’s visiting hours in spring and summer are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and in autumn and winter from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.