Statue of Hercules in Behistun
Statue of Hercules is located in Mount Behistun and was discovered around 1957. It was built in 153 BC during the time of the Seleucid Empire or the Parthian Empire. Hercules is lying on a 2 m long platform and holds a bowl in his left hand. He has put his right hand on his foot. The statue is 1.47 m long and is attached to the mountain. The head of the statue was stolen twice, but discovered again. However, the current head is a double and the actual head is in Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization. At the time it was discovered, he had a penis, but after the Iranian Revolution it was broken down by locals.
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