Английская Википедия:Falak-ol-Aflak
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Falak-ol-Aflak (Шаблон:Lang-fa) or Shapur Khast Castle (Шаблон:Lang-fa) is a castle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city of Khorramabad, the regional capital of Lorestan province, Iran. This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era (224–651).[1]
The Khorramabad River runs past the eastern and south-western side of the Falak-ol-Aflak hill providing the fortress some natural protection on those sides. Today, the western and northern sides of the hill are bordered by the residential districts of Khorramabad.
History
Under the Pahlavi dynasty, after being used as a prison until 1968, it was transformed into a museum complex.
Architectural layout
The foundations of the actual castle measure approximately Шаблон:Convert. The height of the entire structure, including the hill, reaches to 40 meters above the surrounding area.
Surrounding structures
Archaeological studies have identified the existence of a two layered rampart with twelve towers around the present day construction. From the twelve original towers, only two remain and these are situated northwest and southwest of the existing fortress.
Dehumidifier
Falak ol-Aflak castle is made with different materials like stone and wood that are vulnerable to humidity. That is why the castle was built on the highest point of the city of Khoram-abad, so that the wind could penetrate the building and dry its foundations.
Current status
The castle is managed by the Iran Cultural Heritage Organisation and a protected site.
See also
References
External links
Шаблон:Lorestan Province Шаблон:Castles in Iran Шаблон:Sasanian castles
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