Sassanid

States: Iran
Category: Cultural
Year: 2018
Region: Arab States
Coordinates: 29.7774805556, 51.57045
Last Visited: Not visited yet
UNESCO ID: 1568
WH Site: 1568

The Sassanid Archaeological Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, preserves an exceptional collection of monumental structures from the Sassanid Empire (3rd–7th centuries CE). This site features ancient palaces, fortifications, and rock reliefs that highlight the empire’s architectural prowess and artistic heritage. It exemplifies the Sassanid influence on urban planning and engineering in a strategic historical context.

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Points (8)

• Ardashir Khurreh

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• Ardashir Palace

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• Qaleh Dokhtar

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• Qaleh Dokhtar

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• Sarvestan Monument

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• Shapur cave

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• The city of Bishapur and its related components

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• The Victory Relief of Ardashir

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