Sasanian architecture

Sasanian architecture refers to the Persian architectural style that reached a peak in its development during the Sasanian era (224–651 CE). In many ways, the Sasanian era witnessed the highest achievement of Iranian civilization, and constituted the last great pre-Islamic Persian Empire before the Muslim conquest. Much of Sasanian architecture was adopted by Muslims and became part of Islamic architecture.

The Sasanian dynasty, like the Achaemenid dynasty, originated in the province of Persis (Fars). They saw themselves as successors to the Achaemenids, after the Seleucid and Parthian interlude, and perceived it as their role to restore the greatness of Persia.