Dokhtar Castle of Firouzabad, a relic of the Sassanid era
In Fars province, Firozabad city, a magnificent castle is located on top of a hill overlooking Marghab plain. This castle, which is known as Dokhtar Castle, is known as one of the most important tourist attractions of Fars province.
History:
Dokhtar Castle dates back to the Sassanid era. Some historians believe that this castle was built by the order of Ardeshir Babakan, the founder of the Sassanid dynasty. Dokhtar Castle has had various uses throughout history. This fort has been used as a military fortress, a royal palace, and a place to store treasures.
Architecture:
Dokhtar Castle was built using materials such as rubble stone, plaster and mortar. This castle has a circular plan and consists of two separate parts. The first part includes the external walls of the castle, which have a high height and considerable strength. In the second part, which is located in the center of the castle, a magnificent hall with a high dome can be seen. Plaster decorations and wall paintings have doubled the beauty of this hall.
Importance:
Dokhtar Castle of Firouzabad is of great importance as one of the valuable historical works of Iran. This castle provides valuable information about the history and culture of Iran during the Sasanian era.
Repair and reconstruction:
Dokhtar Castle has been restored many times throughout history. For the first time during the Pahlavi era, under the order of Reza Shah Pahlavi, restoration operations were carried out in this building. In recent years, with the cooperation of Iranian and foreign experts, the restoration and reconstruction of this historical building has been done with precision and elegance.
Tourist attractions:
As one of the most important tourist attractions of Fars province, Dokhtar Castle of Firozabad welcomes domestic and foreign tourists. Visiting this fort is an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Iran during the Sassanid era and a step towards preserving the national heritage.
