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Falak-ol-Aflak Citadel (Shapur Khast)

Related to Khorramabad city (located in Lorestan province)
Also known as: Dej-e Shapur-Khast, Dezbar, Dejbar, Shapur-Khast, Falakol Aflaak Castle, Falak-ol-Aflak
This reputed and historical castle is located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khoram Abad. Falakolaflak Citadel (Falak ol Aflaak or Shapur Khast Castle) is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago.It was formerly known as 'Shahpour ...
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Shapur Khast or Falak-ol-Aflak 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. This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era (224 - 651)
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Falakol Aflaak Castle - Khorramabad
Falak-ol-Aflak is one of the most impressive castles in Iran. It is situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city of Khorramabad, the regional capital of Lorestan province.
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Night view of Falakol Aflaak Castle - Khoramabad
This great castle belongs to sasanid empire, used to be a huge fort then it changed to a prison and now it used as a museum, you can see the culture of this area and their ceremonies
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Falak-ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapur-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khoramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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Falakol Aflaak Castle - Khorramabad
This beautiful castle used to be a prison some time ago and now there is a museum inside.
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Falak-ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapur-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khoramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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Falakol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era (226–651).
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Falak-ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapur-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khoramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Falak-ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapur-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khoramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Falakolaflak used to be a citadel of Shapurkhast and after building a new city, its name changed to citadel of Khorramabad. This citadel was the base of Sassanid kings. It had different usages a base in Sassanid and Safavid era and prison in reign of Pahlavi dynasty. | Copyright: Kiavash safarian
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Falak-ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapur-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khoramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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Falak-ol-Aflak Castle - Khoram Abad
Falak-ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapur-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khoramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle. | Copyright: Mobina ghanbarian
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Falak-ol-Aflak Citadel - Khoram Abad
Falakolaflak used to be a citadel of Shapurkhast and after building a new city, its name changed to citadel of Khorramabad. This citadel was the base of Sassanid kings. It had different usages a base in Sassanid and Safavid era and prison in reign of Pahlavi dynasty. | Copyright: Omid Koli
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Falak-ol-Aflak Citadel - Khoram Abad
Falak-ol-Aflak castle is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it was built over 1800 years ago. Recorded names have referred to it as Shapur-Khast or Sabr-Khast fortress, Dezbaz, Khoramabad castle, and ultimately the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
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Falak-ol-Aflak Citadel - Khoramabad
The first building of the castle dates back to the Sassanid era and it was famous to Shapoorkhast. The castle is located in the center of the current Khoram Abad and it has a perfect view of the whole city because the castle is at a height hill. It is clear that the castle’s persistence and stability owe its privileged position. Castle was renamed to Flak-ol-Aflak in the Qajar era because of its high altitude. | Copyright: Omid Koli
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
The castle is surrounded by hideous precipice which makes the castle seems unattainable. There is a river in the center of the city which, thanks to its abundant water, protected the castle from the invasion of enemies in the past. | Copyright: Reza Nasiri
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
The castle is surrounded by hideous precipice which makes the castle seems unattainable. There is a river in the center of the city which, thanks to its abundant water, protected the castle from the invasion of enemies in the past. | Copyright: Shima Atighi
Dej-e Shapur-Khast,Dezbar,Dejbar,Shapur-Khast,Falakol Aflaak Citadel,falak aflak castle,دژ شاپورخواست,قلعه فلک افلاک,فلک الافلاک,falakolaflak,falak-ol-aflaklfalakol aflaak,khoramabad,khorramabad,استان لرستان,lorestan province,lurestan
Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Shima Atighi
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
The citadel is placed on a hill in the central part of Khorramabad and it is a symbol of history and culture of Lorestan province. Sassanid kings built a city with name of Shapurkhast near Khorramabad which was destroyed and instead of that, a new city was built with name of Khorramabad.
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Morteza Asali
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Falakol Aflaak Castle - Khorramabad
Falak-ol-Aflak Castle that is located on the top of the large hill is the most important structure in Khorram Abad, Lorestan Province.
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Shapourkhast (Falak ol Aflak Citadel) - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire.
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel (Shapourkhast) - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Morteza Asali
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Soheil Chehri
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Soheil Chehri
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Amir Bakht Azad
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire.
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Falak ol Aflak Citadel - Khorramabad
One of the attractions of Lorestan province is Flakolaflak citadel dating back to Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Hamid Fazeli
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