Gundeshapur, Archaeological site in Dezful County, Iran
The extensive ruins of Gundeshapur spread across a terrain south of Shahabad village, featuring remnants of ancient structures and scattered ceramic fragments.
King Shapur I established Gundeshapur in 271 CE as a settlement for Roman prisoners following his conquest of Antioch, making it the capital of Khuzistan province.
The Academy of Gundeshapur functioned as an educational center, combining Persian, Greek, and Indian knowledge in medicine, philosophy, theology, and scientific disciplines.
The archaeological site lies 14 kilometers southeast of Dezful, with geographical coordinates of 32.28 latitude and 48.52 longitude in Khuzestan province.
Gundeshapur maintained its status as an intellectual center through multiple empires, housing a teaching hospital that influenced medical practices across the Middle East.
Location: Dezful County
Inception: 271
Founders: Shapur I
Elevation above the sea: 91 m
GPS coordinates: 32.28333,48.51667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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