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Susa Demorgan castle

Susa Demorgan castle

Susa Castle is one of the most unique historical and scenic monuments of Iran and Khuzestan province, which is built on the ancient hill of Susa and next to the Acropolis Palace.

The construction of Susa Castle, at the same time with the discovery of the first excavations, was completed on May, 1898. Susa Castle or Demorgan Castle, like medieval castles in Europe, consists of two courtyards, the second of which is higher than the first. Below the second courtyard, there are 2 underground halls. The materials of the castle are made of clay and there is a coating of bricks on it, which are related to different historical periods. Susa is one of the ancient historical cities of Iran and the world. This old city has a great civilization in its heart. Arriving in the city of Susa, due to the existence of many historical and archeological monuments, it is very difficult for those interested in ancient history and tourism to visit the beautiful works of this city.

Susa Demorgan castle

Architecture of Susa Castle in Khuzestan

The architectural elements of Susa Castle include Roman arches, arched gates and brick ornaments inspired by traditional Iranian architecture. Since 1992, Susa Castle has been used as a kind of museum and historical objects are kept in it. Susa Castle in Khuzestan Province has a smallglass room known as the pergola. Also, the cylindrical tower on the west side of the building is square in shape and was used as a dovecote. The other tower of this building is located in the middle of the courtyard, which is also known as the north tower. The shape of this tower is embedded in a circle. The castle, built on the height of the Acropolis, has a trapezoidal plan. The castle is surrounded by a corridor and rooms are built around the courtyard. Susa Castle was inspired by medieval castles and unfortunately, the bricks discovered from Apadana Palace have been used in its materials. So that a number of cuneiform bricks show themselves side by side on the walls of this castle. Due to the use of painted and various bricks, this building is also called the brick museum. All buildings in the city of Susa are full of culture, art and elements of Iranian architecture. Susa Castle is one of the buildings that attracts attention in this city, although its architecture is built in the European style and has Iranian decorations.

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