Why Firouzabad
Grand canyon in Firouzabad
When we travel to Firouzabad city , in the Zagros Mountains and in The heart of the rock and its majestic rocks, we see a gorge called Tang Hayqar Firoozabad or Grand Canyon of Iran, which is like a beautiful and natural mirage between two mountains to be a bed for Qara Aghaj River which passes through it.
The length of this pristine valley, according to various sources, is estimated between 8 and 14 km and the depth of its walls reaches about 450 meters. Join us in this fascinating and readable article to know where Tang Hayqar is and find out its beauties.
Ardeshir Babakan palace
The palace of king Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire, was built opposite the city he had founded, Ardashir Khureh ("fame of Ardashir").
Address:
Firooz Abad city (Fars Province)
What I like about it
The palace consisted of several parts. In the northeast was a great arch (an iwan) that opened to a garden with a pool (a doline). This façade may have looked like the Parthian palace at Ctesiphon.
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Qal'eh Dokhtar Castle
This castle is located at a point where the slope of land, created a natural gateway. The location of this palace over the plain has provided the possibility of monitoring on the valley’s path which leads to Firuzabad.
Address:
Firooz Abad city (Fars Province)
What I like about it
It seems that with the political success of the Sassanid kings, the castle has been replaced by a larger palace in the plain, the fire temple of Artaxerxes.
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Haygher Canyon
According to different sources, this canyon has about 13 km in length and 450 meters in height in some area.
Address:
Firooz Abad city (Fars Province)
What I like about it
There is a Ghareh Aghaj River passing through this canyon - depending on the time of a year there could be more or less water in it. Most of the travelers to this canyon prefer just to enjoy a breathtaking view easily reachable by car and a short walk.
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My photos from Firouzabad
