Definition: Firuzabad is a modern city in southern Iran, about 200 kilometers south of Shiraz in Fars province. It was the capital of Ardashir I (AD 224-241), the founder of the Sasanian empire of ancient Persia, the last Persian empire before the arrival of the Arabs. Archaeological remains of the ancient city of Firuzabad (called Gur) include Ardashir's palace called Qalah-e Dokhtar, a fortress, rock reliefs, a ziggurat, and a walled city. The old part of the city was abandoned in the 12th century.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Also Known As: Gur (ancient name), Ardašir Khureh
Alternate Spellings: Gor, Ardashir Khorra
