The ancient site of Ivan Karkheh: a gem in the Sush plain
The ancient site of Ivan Karkheh, a pearl of history and civilization in the Susa plain, displays a treasure of secrets of the Sassanid era. This ancient city, which was built around 1800 years ago, has unique characteristics in terms of architecture and urban planning, which has made it one of the most important ancient sites in Iran.
History and history:
Ivan Karkheh was built during the time of Shapur II Sassanid (309-379). After the destruction of Susa by the Romans, this city was built as a successor to Susa. Ivan Karkheh was inhabited for about 400 years and was finally abandoned in the 7th century AH.
Architecture and Urbanism:
Ivan Karkheh includes a large palace, a religious building, a residential area and an advanced water supply system. Ivan Karkheh Palace has a large 55-meter-long porch built in the style of party porches. The decorations of this palace are very beautiful and eye-catching. Immortal tiles, wall paintings and fine plasterwork have decorated this palace as beautifully as possible.
Importance:
The ancient site of Ivan Karkheh is very important in terms of history, culture and architecture. This site gives us valuable information about the history, culture and civilization of Sassanid era. The architecture and urban planning of Ivan Karkheh shows the skill and creativity of the architects of that period. This area is one of the most important study sources for archaeologists and historians.
