Shapur Khast
| Shapur Khast | |
|---|---|
| Type | Settlement |
| Location | Khorramabad, Lorestan Province, Iran |
| Part of | Sasanian Empire |
Shapur Khast (Persian: شاپورخواست) was an ancient city in the Sasanian Empire of Iran. The city was located where Khorramabad is today. Shapur Khast was destroyed during the Mongol invasion of Iran.[1]
History
When during the early decades of Christian century, Ardeshir Babakan started the Sasanian Empire after the Parthian Empire, the first Sassanid kings built new cities in their nation. Shapur I was the king who ordered the construction of Shapur Khast. At that point, cities in western Iran were centers for trade, industrial production, and also the establishment of security for Royal Routes. Today, the monumental structures such as Shapuri Bridge and the Shapur Khast Castle (Falak-ol-Aflak) exist in Khorramabad.[2]
Shapur Khast Castle
The Shapur Khast Castle was built during the Sassanid period. It is situated atop a hill. The castle dates back to over 1800 years ago. The Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran is in charge of protecting this site.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Khorramabad". Kupi. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Attarian, Koorosh. "Locating and Explaining the Physical Structure of Ancient City of Shapur-Khast Based on the Patterned of Sassanid City Using GIS". Academia. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Falak-ol Aflak Castle". Pars Diplomatic. Retrieved 13 June 2026.