Historical monuments of Firuzabad
The Palace of Ardashir
The second important Sassanian structure of Firuzabad Plain (after Ardashir-Khurreh) is the Palace of Ardashir...
Qaleh Dokhtar
Qaleh Dokhtar is a vast barrier fortress with an inner monumental palace of magnificent dimensions, built by Ardashir I before his decisive victory...
The Ancient City of Ardashir-Khurreh
Remains of the city of Ardashir-Khurreh are the most important Sassanian monuments in Firuzabad Plain...
The Investiture Relief of Ardashir
Less than 1 km to the south of Qaleh Dokhtar, the first relief of several rock reliefs of Ardashir I Papakan (224-241) is depicted on the right bank of theTang-i Ab valley...
The Valley of Tang-i Ab
Tang-i Ab Valley with its namesake river situated in the north of Firuzabad Plain, is the only way connecting the plain to the northern districts of Fars Province mainly Shiraz....
The Mehr-Narseh Bridge
The bridge of Mehr-Narseh was built to connect the two roads leading to Ardashir-Khurreh, and it is the best dated example of Sassanian masonry from the fifth century...
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