Bishapur
ancient city in Fars Province, Iran
Bishapur (Middle Persian: Bay-Šāpūr; Persian: بیشاپور, Bishâpûr) was an ancient city in Sasanid Persia (Iran) on the ancient road between Persis and Elam. The road linked the Sassanid capitals Estakhr (very close to Persepolis) and Ctesiphon. It is located south of modern Faliyan in the Kazerun County of Fars Province, Iran.
in Persian: بیشاپور | |
![]() The ruins of Bishapur | |
Alternate name | Bishâpûr |
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Location | Kazerun, Fars Province, Iran |
Coordinates | 29°46′40″N 51°34′15″E / 29.77778°N 51.57083°E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Builder | Shapur I |
Founded | 226 AD |
Cultures | Persian (Sasanian era) |
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- "Bishapur". Archived from the original on 2012-12-14.; Photos
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