City officials announced that the statue, currently displayed temporarily in the square, will later be installed at one of the main entry points to the capital.
The monument references the historic Battle of Edessa in 260 AD, during which the Roman army was defeated and Emperor Valerian was captured.
The scene echoes ancient rock reliefs at Naqsh-e Rustam, where Shapur I is shown on horseback while the Roman emperor kneels before him.
Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said during the ceremony that the statue symbolizes resistance and national pride.
He stated that the display highlights “moments in Iranian history when strength and dignity protected the nation.”
Abdolmotahhar Mohammadi, spokesperson for Tehran Municipality, said the final location will be chosen so that visiting foreign dignitaries first encounter a reminder of Iran’s historical power.
He noted that the statue is part of a broader series of cultural events initiated by the municipality in recent months.
The unveiling was attended by municipal officials, cultural representatives, and local residents.
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