Sarvestan Palace, Sassanid palace ruins in Sarvestan County, Iran.
The stone and mortar structure stretches 130 feet wide and 143 feet deep, featuring three iwans and a central domed hall made of baked brick.
The palace dates from the 5th century AD during the reign of Sassanid king Bahramgur, who governed the Persian empire from 420 to 438 AD.
The building incorporates architectural elements like chahartaq structures and squinches, demonstrating advanced Persian construction techniques of the Sassanid period.
Located 90 kilometers southeast of Shiraz, the palace remains open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, with an entrance fee of 300,000 Iranian Rial.
The structure exhibits early architectural innovations that influenced later Gothic designs in Europe, according to architectural specialists.
Location: Sarvestan County
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Part of: Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region
GPS coordinates: 29.19556,53.23083
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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