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Dārābjird

ancient city, Iran

Also known as: Dārābgerd

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physiography of Dārāb

In Dārāb
…the ruined ancient city of Dārābjird. Though reputedly Achaemenid in origin, the main ruins of the town are Sasanian. The layout of the Sasanian town was circular, 1 mile (1.6 km) in diameter, with a citadel, or fire temple, crowning a rock in the centre, and four gates. Pop. (2011)…
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