Palace of Ardashir, Sassanid palace in Firuzabad, Iran.
The Palace of Ardashir stretches over 104 meters long and 55 meters wide, with three domed chambers behind its northeastern entrance arch.
King Ardashir I constructed this palace in 224 CE after establishing the Sassanian Empire by defeating Ardavan, the last Parthian ruler.
The interior walls display intricate stucco decorations influenced by the architectural patterns found in the ancient city of Persepolis.
The structure incorporates local stone and mortar materials, with walls reaching 4.7 meters in thickness to support the massive domed sections.
The palace contains the earliest examples of brick-constructed domes in Iran, differing from contemporary Roman structures that used concrete.
Location: Fars Province
Official opening: 224
Architectural style: Sasanian architecture
Part of: Susa, Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region
GPS coordinates: 28.89809,52.53931
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:53
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