Comparative Study of Physical Architectural Features of Sassanid Period Monuments; Case Study: Ardeshir Babakan Palace in Firuzabad and Kooh-e-Khajeh Fire Temple in Sistan

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 MSc in Iran Architecture Studies, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran.

2 Associate Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran (Corresponding Author).

3 Associate Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran.

4 MSc Student in Iran Architecture Studies, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Zabol University, Zabol, Iran.

10.22034/aaud.2022.328100.2617

Abstract

Study and recognition of historical monuments especially pre-Islam monuments that received less attention is necessary for researchers to understand the architecture of ancestors and find how the architects dealt with architecture in the past. In this lieu, the monuments with similar functions or times located in different places can be examined to find useful answers to building design issues. Kooh-e-Khajeh is important in terms of location regarding location, strategic status, and sanctity, so this mount has been named in most texts. Ardeshir Babakan Palace is similar to Kooh-e-Khajeh in terms of its location nature and some architectural and functional patterns. Therefore, this study chose these monuments of their similar functions and time. For this purpose, this paper conducted a comparative study between Ardeshir Babakan Palace in Firuzabad and Kafaran Castle in Kooh-e-Khajeh to discover and examine similarities between these two monuments regarding location and general profiles, physical specifications of design, and decorative properties. To do this, descriptive-analytical and historical-interoperative techniques, direct observation of studied monuments, field observations, documentary study, and archeology have been used. The examination results show that the mentioned monuments share some similar properties in terms of general features of design and main patterns of design while having considerable differences in some design details, such as decorations and proportions of spaces.

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September 2023
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  • Receive Date: 04 February 2022
  • Revise Date: 20 June 2022
  • Accept Date: 18 June 2022

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