Falak-ol-Aflak
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Shapur Khast | |
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دژ شاپورخواست | |
Luristan, Iran | |
Coordinates | 33°29′01″N 48°21′12″E / 33.4837°N 48.3534°E / 33.4837; 48.3534 |
Estimated completion | Sasanian era (224–651) |
Falak-ol-Aflak (
The Khorramabad River runs past the eastern and south-western side of the Falak-ol-Aflak hill providing the fortress some natural protection on those sides. Today, the western and northern sides of the hill are bordered by the residential districts of Khorramabad.
History
Under the Pahlavi dynasty, after being used as a prison until 1968, it was transformed into a museum complex.
Architectural layout
The
Surrounding structures
Archaeological studies have identified the existence of a two layered rampart with twelve towers around the present day construction. From the twelve original towers, only two remain and these are situated northwest and southwest of the existing fortress.
Dehumidifier
Falak ol-Aflak castle is made with different materials like stone and wood that are vulnerable to
Current status
The castle is managed by the Iran Cultural Heritage Organisation and a protected site.
See also
- Sassanid architecture
- Iranian architecture
References
- ^ "قلعه فلک الافلاک نگین خرم آباد". Young Journalists Club. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
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Also See: Sasanian castles |