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Falak-ol-Aflak

Castle in Khorramabad, Iran

Field	Value
name	Shapur Khast
native_name	دژ شاپورخواست
image	Falakolaflak.jpg
location	Khorramabad, Lorestan province, Iran
coordinates
map_type	Iran
est_completion	Sasanian era (224–651)
building_type	fortress
architectural_style	Sasanian

Falak ol-Aflak () or Shapur Khast Castle () 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 Sasanian era (224–651).

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

During the Pahlavi era, 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 300 x. The height of the entire structure, including the hill, reaches up 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.[[File:Falak-ol-aflak-Khorramaabaadcxxxx.jpg|thumbnail|Falak ol-aflak castle, central [[Khorramabad]]]]

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 Khorramabad, 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 is a protected site.

References

"قلعه فلک الافلاک نگین خرم آباد". Young Journalists Club.

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