Salas Castle: a magnificent fortress in the heart of the history of Shushtar
Introduction:
Salas Castle is a magnificent and historical fortress in the city of Shushtar, Khuzestan province, which was built during the Sasanian era and has witnessed many ups and downs throughout history. This castle, which is located next to the Karun River and near Shadervan Bridge, is known as one of the most important tourist attractions in Shushtar and was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 1354 with number 1117.
Features of Salas Castle:
Architecture and structure: Salas Castle, with an area of about 8 hectares, consists of various parts such as towers and ramparts, gates, fences, halls and barracks. The main materials used in the construction of this fort are brick and stone, and Saroj mortar is also used for the strength of the building.
Bridges: In the past, four bridges divided Salas Castle into two parts, north and south, of which there are no traces left today.
Naming: The name of Salas Castle is attributed to the chains that were used to close the gates of the castle in the past.
History of Salas Castle:
Sassanid era: According to historical evidence, Salas Castle was built during the Sassanid era and by the order of Shapur I of Sassanid.
Post-Islam era: After Islam, Salas Castle has been renovated many times and has been used in different historical periods, including Al-Buya, Seljuq, Safavid and Qajar.
Today: Currently, parts of Salas Castle have been converted into the Shushtar Stone and Anthropology Museum and are open to the public.
The importance of Salas Castle:
Historical importance: As one of the most important historical buildings in Iran, Salas Castle offers a wealth of information about the history and architecture of the Sassanid era and post-Islamic periods.
The importance of tourism: Salas Castle, with its magnificent architecture and beautiful view of the Karun River, is known as one of the most important tourist attractions in Shushtar and welcomes many domestic and foreign tourists every year.
The necessity of preservation and protection:
As a valuable heritage of Iran’s history, Salasal Castle needs to be preserved and protected. Restoring and restoring the damaged parts, organizing the castle area and creating comfort facilities for tourists are among the measures that are necessary to preserve this historical work.