DID YOU KNOW? 💡 Takht-e Rostam (تخت رستم) is a Buddhist monastery complex, built in the 3rd-4th century AD in Samangan province of modern day Afghanistan under the Kushano-Sasanian Kingdom. Following the Muslim conquests of Afghanistan the original purpose of the monastery was lost. Instead the site was incorporated into Persian mythology in the story of Rostam and Sohrab which forms part of the 10th-century Persian epic Shahnamah by the legendary Persian poet Ferdowsi. Much of Afghanistan’s past has been built over as Islam spread over the land. Where Does Takht e Rustam Get Its Name? Takht e Rustam translates out to “throne of Rustam”. Rustam is a legendary figure in Persian literature. His story can be found in the Shahnamah, written by Ferdowsi in the 10th century. Rustam, originally from Sistan province ends up in Samangan province searching for his beloved missing horse named Rakhsh. As Rustam traveled Samangan looking for Rakhsh he meets Takhmina, the daughter of King ...