Kartier, the great priest of the Sassanid era, was the only person who was able to portray his image alongside the prominent role of the Sassanid kings individually or among the royal family as a person who has a deep and unbreakable bond with them..
Two paintings are left from this prayer, one is the scene of the crowning of Ahura Mazda to Ardashir I in the role of Rajjab, and the other is in the relief of Shapur I's victory over the Roman Empire in the role of Rostam..
In these roles, Cartier raises his right hand and bends his index finger in front of him, while his other fingers are attached to his hand, which shows respect and prayer..
Both pictures have an inscription that Cartier's actions in promoting the religion of Zoroastrianism and pursuing the enemies of the religion have been described in detail by him..
In this picture, Cartier is wearing a hat similar to the royal family, and his hair is arranged in a tube style and hangs from the back of his hat on his shoulders..
Cartier says so in the Zoroastrian inscription: who was honored to receive a belt and a hat from the Sassanid ruler and was given the status of elders.
The petroglyphs and inscriptions of Naqsh Rajab, Naqsh Rostam, and Sarmashed, as it appears from their text, were created during the reign of Bahram II and when Kartier was at the height of his power..
Thus, after the royal family, Cartier had the highest status and position in the country.
Source: The book of Sasanian petroglyphs, page 57
Cartier always added his own image to the inscriptions and petroglyphs, but there was no Cartier image in any petroglyph.
Thank you. Cartier seems to be a mysterious character. We are waiting for your posts about this character