sassanid
states: [iran]
category: cultural
year: 2018
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 29.7774805556, 51.5704500000
unesco id: 1568
world heritage site: 1568
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The Sassanid Archaeological Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, preserves an exceptional collection of monumental structures from the Sassanid Empire (3rd–7th centuries CE). This site features ancient palaces, fortifications, and rock reliefs that highlight the empire’s architectural prowess and artistic heritage. It exemplifies the Sassanid influence on urban planning and engineering in a strategic historical context.