Media was an ancient region of north-western Iran that remained an important geographical and political entity under the Parthian and Sasanian empires. Although never incorporated into the Roman Empire, it maintained close political, military and cultural contacts with Rome and forms an essential part of the broader historical context of the Roman cult of Mithras.
Mithraic monuments of Media
Relief of Mithras, Shapur II and Ardashir II
This monument depicts Mihr/Mithras watching over the transition of power from Shapur II to Ardashir II, which took place in 379.
Brothers attested in Media
Places in Media
Kermanshah
Kermanshah is a city in the Central District of Kermanshah province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.
