Istakhr

Istakhr (Middle Persian: Stakhr, Persian: اصطخر‎‎ Estakhr) was an ancient city located in southern Iran, in Fars province, five kilometers north of Persepolis. It was a prosperous city under the Sasanian Empire and briefly served as its capital from 224 to 226 CE.

Istakhr

Istakhr (Middle Persian: Stakhr, Persian: اصطخر‎‎ Estakhr) was an ancient city located in southern Iran, in Fars province, five kilometers north of Persepolis. It was a prosperous city under the Sasanian Empire and briefly served as its capital from 224 to 226 CE.