ποΈ Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region
UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing Sassanian palaces, cities, and fortifications in southeastern Iran
π Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2018
- Comprises eight archaeological sites across three areas: Firuzabad, Bishapur, and Sarvestan
- Located in Fars Province, southeastern Iran
- Dates to the Sassanian Empire (3rdβ7th centuries CE)
- Central dome of Ardashir Palace rises approximately 18 meters
The Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region represents the material legacy of the Sassanian Empire, a major imperial ...