Rag-i-Bibi

Also known as: Rag Bibi, Rag-e Bibi, Rag-i Bibi, Shamarq

Rag-i-Bibi is the local name of the relief, which refers to Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad, who is venerated by the Shiites [1]. The relief was likely carved around the 3rd Century AD [1]. The relief is 4.9 m high and 6.5 m wide [1]. It is carved into a natural sandstone cliff, facing east [1].

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TypeRock relief/carving
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryAfghanistan
Coordinates35.8861° N, 68.7483° E

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