Inspired by the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings) and Iran’s rich epic literature, the statue of Siavash and his horse stands proudly in Ab-o-Atash Park as a tribute to the purity and heroism of this legendary figure.
Siavash, a noble young prince skilled in the arts of war, earned a place at his father Kay Kavus’s court. However, his stepmother Sudabeh became infatuated with him and, after he rejected her advances, falsely accused him of wrongdoing. To prove his innocence, Siavash courageously rode through a towering mountain of fire — emerging unscathed, a symbol of truth and chastity.
The connection between this ancient Persian legend and the story of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH), who also passed through fire unharmed, inspired the creation of the Siavash statue in this park. Depicted at an angle, as if holding a flag in his hand, the statue represents his bravery as the commander of the Iranian army in battle against Afrasiab.
Located just beyond the park’s main square, the statue is crafted from metal and mounted on a stone base adorned with intricate carvings — a striking fusion of mythology, art, and national pride.