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Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent
The castle, ancient city and fortress buildings of Derbent were part of the northern defense line of the Sassanid Empire, stretching to the east and west of the Caspian Sea. The fortification was built of stone. It consisted of two parallel walls, forming a barrier from the coast to the mountains. The town of Derbent was built between these two walls, retaining some of its medieval architectural style. The site had great strategic importance until the 19th century.
Takht-e Soleyman
The archaeological site of Takht-süleymaniye is located in a volcanic mountain valley in northwestern Iran. The site includes a major Zoroastrian sanctuary partially rebuilt during the Ilkhanate (Mongol) period (13th century) and a temple dedicated to Anahita from the Sassanid period (6th and 7th centuries). The site has great symbolic significance. The design of the fire temple, palace and general layout had a major influence on the development of Islamic architecture.
Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex
Tabriz has been a place of cultural exchange since ancient times, and its historical bazaar complex was one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road. The Tabriz Historical Bazaar complex consists of a series of interconnected, covered brick structures, buildings, and enclosed spaces used for different functions. Tabriz and its bazaar were already prosperous and famous in the 13th century, when this town in the East Azerbaijan Province became the capital of the Safavid Kingdom. The city lost its status as capital in the 16th century, but it remained an important commercial center until the end of the 18th century as the Ottoman Empire expanded its power. It is one of the most complete examples of Iran's traditional commercial and cultural system.
Ecbatana
<p>The archaeological site of Hegmataneh is located in northwestern Iran. This ancient city was inhabited for nearly 3,000 years and provides important and rare evidence of the Median civilization from the 7th to 6th centuries BC. After that, Hegmataneh was also the summer capital of the Achaemenid Empire, the Seleucid Empire, the Parthian Empire, and the Sassanid Empire. </p>