Also known as: Firooz Abad Ancient City, Shahr-i Gur, Shahr-e Gour, Firuzabad Ancient City
Shahr-e Gour (Firuzabad Ancient City) is located to the northwest of the present city of Firooz Abad in Fars Province. Firuzabad was known as Ardashir-Khwarrah city or Shahr-e Gour in the past. The town was later known as Gur (Jur in Arab texts).
Ardashir seems to have built the first palace there before his victory over the Parthians. Because ...
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Shahr-e Gour (Firuzabad Ancient City) is located to the northwest of the present city of Firooz Abad in Fars Province. Firuzabad was known as Ardashir-Khwarrah city or Shahr-e Gour in the past.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Shahr-e Gour (Firuzabad Ancient City) is located to the northwest of the present city of Firooz Abad in Fars Province. Firuzabad was known as Ardashir-Khwarrah city or Shahr-e Gour in the past.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The remainders of the old fortification of the city, stony and brick-made buildings have covered the area.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The remains of the ancient city of Firooz Abad (Firuzabad), constitute one of the most valuable historical sites of Iran.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The city occupied about 300 hectares and was enclosed by a lofty mud-brick rampart and a moat 50 m wide.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Ardashir seems to have built the first palace there before his victory over the Parthians.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The remains of the ancient city of Firooz Abad (Firuzabad), constitute one of the most valuable historical sites of Iran.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The remainders of the old fortification of the city, stony and brick-made buildings have covered the area.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The city occupied about 300 hectares and was enclosed by a lofty mud-brick rampart and a moat 50 m wide.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Some scholars believe that a flourishing settlement has existed on the site of Gur since the Achaemenid period.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The remainders of the old fortification of the city, stony and brick-made buildings have covered the area.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Ardashir seems to have built the first palace there before his victory over the Parthians.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Shahr-e Gour (Firuzabad Ancient City) is located to the northwest of the present city of Firooz Abad in Fars Province. Firuzabad was known as Ardashir-Khwarrah city or Shahr-e Gour in the past.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Shahr-e Gour (Firuzabad Ancient City) is located to the northwest of the present city of Firooz Abad in Fars Province. Firuzabad was known as Ardashir-Khwarrah city or Shahr-e Gour in the past.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Some scholars believe that a flourishing settlement has existed on the site of Gur since the Achaemenid period.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The remains of the ancient city of Firooz Abad (Firuzabad), constitute one of the most valuable historical sites of Iran.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
The city occupied about 300 hectares and was enclosed by a lofty mud-brick rampart and a moat 50 m wide.
Shahr-e Gour Ancient City - Firuzabad - Fars Province
Ardashir seems to have built the first palace there before his victory over the Parthians.
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