The Ensemble of Historical Sassanian Cities in Fars Province (Bishabpur, Firouzabad, Sarvestan)
Iran (Islamic Republic of)Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
Fars Province
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Description
The ensemble of historical Sassanian cities in Fars Province contains the cities of Bishabpur, Firouzabad and Sarvestan which embodies the political, historical, cultural and artistic developments of the Sassanian period. This ensemble consist of the city of Gur, the place(?) of Ardeshir, Qal'eh-e Dokhtar Fortress and finally some bas-reliefs.
Statements of authenticity and/or integrity
The existing relics of the ensemble, comparative urban, architectural and artistic studies.
Comparison with other similar properties
Takht-e soleyman, naqsh-e Rostam, Naqsh-e Rajab and Darabgerd.