Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region

World Heritage Identification Number: 1568

World Heritage since: 2018

Category: Cultural Heritage

Transboundary Heritage: No

Endangered Heritage: No

Country: 🇮🇷 Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Continent: Asia

UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific

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Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region: A Legacy of Ancient Persia

The Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history and architectural prowess of ancient Persia. This extensive archaeological landscape encompasses eight significant sites spread across three distinct geographical regions within the southeastern part of Fars Province, Iran.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The eight archaeological sites situated in three geographical areas in the southeast of Fars Province: Firuzabad, Bishapur and Sarvestan. The fortified structures, palaces and city plans date back to the earliest and latest times of the Sassanian Empire, which stretched across the region from 224 to 658 CE. Among these sites is the capital built by the founder of the dynasty, Ardashir Papakan, as well as a city and architectural structures of his successor, Shapur I. The archaeological landscape reflects the optimized utilization of natural topography and bears witness to the influence of Achaemenid and Parthian cultural traditions and of Roman art, which had a significant impact on the architecture of the Islamic era.

Encyclopedia Record: Qal'eh Dokhtar

Qal'eh Dokhtar, Ghale Dokhtar, Dokhtar Castle or Dezh Dokhtar is a castle made by Ardashir I, in present-day Fars, Iran, in 209 AD. It is located on a mountain slope near the Firouzabad-Kavar road.

Additional Site Details

Area: 639.3 hectares

UNESCO Criteria: (ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement

Coordinates: 29.7774805556 , 51.57045

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Country Information: Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Official Name: Islamic Republic of Iran

Capital: Tehran

Continent: Asia

Population (2024): 91,567,738

Population (2023): 90,608,707

Population (2022): 89,524,246

Land Area: 1,622,500 sq km

Currency: Iranian rial (IRR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region
Wikipedia: Qal'eh Dokhtar

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