Gordakhme Sasani (Studan Chuch): Secrets hidden in the heart of historyIntroduction:Sassanid Gordakhme, known as Stodan Chuch, is one of the relics of the Sasanian era in Fars province. This mausoleum, carved in the heart of a stone mountain, is a symbol of rock architecture and burial customs in ancient Iran.Location:The Sassanid tomb is located in Choch village, located 25 km northeast of Kazron city and near Dasht Baram village. To access this tomb, you have to cross a dirt and mountain road, which requires the use of suitable vehicles and familiarity with the route.Architectural features:Exterior: The Sassanid Chuch mausoleum is carved in the shape of a cross on the exterior and has four entrances in different directions.Interior: The interior of the mausoleum includes four ledges that were used to place the bodies of the dead.Decorations: The decorations of this mausoleum include relief motifs of humans, animals and geometric arrays that display valuable information about the culture and beliefs of the people during the Sasanian era.Historical significance:As one of the rock-cut cemeteries of the Sassanid era, Gordakhme Sasanian Chuch offers important information about burial customs, rock architecture, and art and painting of that period. This tomb has been registered as a national monument and its protection and maintenance is the responsibility of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization.Tourist Attractions:Visiting Gordakhme: Tourists can visit the interior and exterior of Gordakhme and see its reliefs and decorations.Photography: Gordakhme Sasani Choch with its unique architecture and surrounding natural scenery creates attractive photography subjects for history and art lovers.Climbing: Climbing the mountain where Gordakhme is located will be an exciting and enjoyable experience for climbers and nature lovers.Important things:Due to the existence of rough and mountainous paths, climbing the mountain and visiting the Sassanid Chuch mausoleum is not recommended for the elderly, children and people with physical disabilities.To visit Gordakhme, it is necessary to bring suitable shoes, drinking water and a sun hat.Maintaining the cleanliness of the environment and not causing any pollution in this historical area is one of the duties of every tourist who travels to the Sassanid Chuch Tomb.As a treasure of Iran's history and culture, Gordakhme Sasani Choch opens a window to the past for tourists and history enthusiasts.
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