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دژ شاپورخواست | |
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  Location within Iran | |
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| Type | fortress |
| Location | Khoramabad,Luristan, Iran |
| Coordinates | 33°29′01″N48°21′12″E / 33.4837°N 48.3534°E /33.4837; 48.3534 |
| Estimated completion | Sasanian era (224–651) |
Falak-ol-Aflak (Persian:فلک الافلاک,lit. 'the sky of the skies') orShapur Khast Castle (Persian:دژ شاپورخواست) is acastle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city ofKhorramabad, the regional capital ofLorestan province,Iran. This gigantic structure was built during theSassanid era (224–651).[1]
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.
Under thePahlavi dynasty, after being used as a prison until 1968, it was transformed into a museum complex.
Thefoundations of the actualcastle measure approximately 300 by 400 metres (980 ft × 1,310 ft). The height of the entire structure, including the hill, reaches to 40 meters above the surrounding area.
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.
Falak ol-Aflak castle is made with different materials like stone and wood that are vulnerable tohumidity. That is why the castle was built on the highest point of the city of Khoram-abad, so that the wind could penetrate the building and dry itsfoundations.
The castle is managed by the Iran Cultural Heritage Organisation and a protected site.
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