Iran is dotted with many beautiful castles of varying shapes,
sizes and functions – from romantic fantasy palaces to imposing military forts
and picturesque manor houses. Ancient castles are sprinkled across Iran’s lush,
green countryside in various states of ruin. The amazing artifacts,
antiquities, and artworks can be found in Babak and Falak ol aflak Castles. Falak-ol-Aflak 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 Sassanid era,
while some of the archeologists
believe that the castle’s structures date as far back as the Atabakan dynasty. The castle
itself covers an area of 5,300 square meters and the height of the entire
structure, including the hill, reaches to 40 meters above the surrounding area.
It is 2,860 meters in perimeter and its tallest wall is 22.5 meters high. This
space is divided into four large halls, and their associated rooms and
corridors. Originally the castle used to have 12 towers, but only 8 remain
standing today. The
water well of the fortress lies in the area behind the first courtyard.
Reaching a depth of 40 meters, the majority of the well's shaft is carved into
the rock in order to reach the source of the spring. The castle is managed by
the Iran Cultural Heritage Organization as a protected site. At present,
Falak-ol-Aflak is on the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage sites as an
example of Persian Architecture. The castle’s
simple beauty makes it one of the most visited castles in Iran .Remember to add
this magnificent monument in your bucket list while exploring west of fascinating Iran.
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| Falak ol aflak Castle, Lorestan, Iran |
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