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This policy on the continuing policy of Shapur I is based on in the maritime Silk Road of Central Asia through Send to southern coast of Arabia and along the Red Sea to Palestine and in commercial competition with the Roman military that Shapur II with courage and strength, wanted to demonstrate the power of the Persians to the Arab tribes of the coast and also the Romans, that continued his extensive military operations.

Common to many of the excavations is a tell-tale layer of charcoal that probably results from the sack of the city by Shapur I in AD 253-256.

He acquired several powerful followers among the Sasanid house which allowed him to travel and preach throughout the Sasanid realm, the Soghdian territories of central Asia, and India.(42) Shapur I allowed the Manichaeans and other religious groups to practice their religion.

The city of Jondi Shapur was founded by the Sassanian emperor Shapur I (reigned 241272 CE) after his victory over the Romans, which resulted in the capture of Emperor Valerian, a major blow to the Roman Empire.

One of the bas reliefs depicts King Shapur I, who ordered the construction ofthe city in 266 CE.