Kartir's inscription at Naqsh-e Rajab

Kartir, the great and influential Sasanian priest, has left an inscription in Naqsh-e Rajab in the Chamgan mountain.

In Naqsh-e Rajab, there are also some figures of Ardashir I and Shapur I. Kartir's inscription is incised next to another inscription that shows Ahura Mazda appointing Ardashir I as the Shahanshah of Ērānshahr.

The text introduces Kartir and briefly describes his ascent (Kardegān).

Kartir also has two other inscriptions in Naqsh-e Rostam and Sarmashhad that describe his ascent in more detail.

He wants the reader to follow the path of Ahura Mazda like him and briefly lists his deeds, like building fire temples and devoting property to other Mobads.