Ancient City of Gour

gole_hayahou · July 7th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Ancient City of Gour

Ancient city of Gour is the first circular-shaped city of Iran built by the order of Ardeshir Babakan, founder of the Sassanid Dynasty (226–650 AD). This ancient city is located near Firouz Abad in Fars province. Before the start of archeological excavations in this Sassanid city, remains of a monument called “Menareh”, meaning Minaret, by the locals and a praying house could be seen from afar. However, after the start of excavations under the leadership of Leili Niakan from Iran and Dr. Huff from Germany, not only these two historic monuments were decoded, also parts of the palace denoted to King Ardeshir together with the main gate leading to the praying house and a cemetery belonging to the Sassanid kings were discovered in this historic site. Among the most important achievements in this city is discovery of Sassanid paintings on the stones found in the ancient cemetery, depicting the Sassanid kings. At the present, this ancient site is under strict protection; however, continuation of archeological excavations in this site is still under ambiguity.

gole_hayahou · July 7th, 2006, 05:19 PM

A designed floor belonging to the early Sassanid era was discovered for the first time in the city of Gour.

The colors used in this floor have been remained intact which indicate the special attention to use various colors in architecture during the Sassanid era.

One of the other important archeological achievements in city of Gour was the discovery of seat area gate which is very similar to the Persepolis facades.

The design of one of Sassanid princes was discovered in the city of Gour.

The murals of four Sassanid princes have been discovered for the first time on one of the walls of the palace.

These four princes were consisted of two women, and two young men. The method used in this fresco shows the effect of the Parthian painting on the art of the bigging of the Sassanid era.

persian · July 8th, 2006, 11:25 AM

Nice city

safqa_tijariya · July 13th, 2006, 01:19 PM

hey guys isn't it illegal to color historical monuments? According to what Arthur Evans did when he colored the palace of knossos I think the UN made a new law banning anyone to change anything even if it is to color,etc. This is why the ruins in the world aren't colored does Iran follow the UN charter?

shugs · July 13th, 2006, 04:48 PM

safqa:

Quote:

Originally Posted by gole_hayahou

The colors used in this floor have been remained intact which indicate the special attention to use various colors in architecture during the Sassanid era.

I think that suggests that they have not been coloured in...

safqa_tijariya · July 13th, 2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shugs

safqa:

I think that suggests that they have not been coloured in...

I'm talking about the guy who is coloring

.

shugs · July 13th, 2006, 09:00 PM

I thought he was excavating... like archaeologist stuff

safqa_tijariya · July 13th, 2006, 11:13 PM

No it is obvious that guy is coloring... and I just called my history teacher he told me its illegal to color any historical monument, he even said for some historical monuments like al-hambra palace they know what was colored and which colored but they don't color it because its a rule from UNESCO...
Just like the old egyptian palaces and the persia ruins in persepolis they can rebuild what is left but it is illegal...

unless few rule applies if it can be used in modern times like the samara mosque in iraq its was 1/3 destroyed and saddam renovated it.

Another is if it was destroyed by a catastrophe or in a war like the city of bam being rebuilt.

persian · July 14th, 2006, 11:11 AM

As Shugs said they are excavating it.That brush is for cleaning not colouring.

gole_hayahou · July 14th, 2006, 02:08 PM

he is not colouring....

look closely...do those brushes look like they have paint on them??

where is the paint he is supposed to be using?

safqa_tijariya · July 14th, 2006, 02:15 PM

the white bottle next to the small brushes is used to preserve colors, it is used from all civilizations to preserve colors now it is used for mosaics its what keeps the color preserved, he cannot used it on the colors unless he is coloring...

gole_hayahou · July 14th, 2006, 02:17 PM

"The colors used in this floor have been remained intact which indicate the special attention to use various colors in architecture during the Sassanid era."

as i said earlier....so plz drop it...you my want to believe that Iranians are ruining their historic sites but we are not.

safqa_tijariya · July 14th, 2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gole_hayahou

"The colors used in this floor have been remained intact which indicate the special attention to use various colors in architecture during the Sassanid era."

as i said earlier....so plz drop it...you my want to believe that Iranians are ruining their historic sites but we are not.

no not at all it was just weird to see a guy with the white glue bottle and those white things that look like coloring brushed but if u say so... thank u

July 7th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#1
gole_hayahou _ Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,234 Likes (Received): 0	Ancient City of Gour Ancient City of Gour Ancient city of Gour is the first circular-shaped city of Iran built by the order of Ardeshir Babakan, founder of the Sassanid Dynasty (226–650 AD). This ancient city is located near Firouz Abad in Fars province. Before the start of archeological excavations in this Sassanid city, remains of a monument called “Menareh”, meaning Minaret, by the locals and a praying house could be seen from afar. However, after the start of excavations under the leadership of Leili Niakan from Iran and Dr. Huff from Germany, not only these two historic monuments were decoded, also parts of the palace denoted to King Ardeshir together with the main gate leading to the praying house and a cemetery belonging to the Sassanid kings were discovered in this historic site. Among the most important achievements in this city is discovery of Sassanid paintings on the stones found in the ancient cemetery, depicting the Sassanid kings. At the present, this ancient site is under strict protection; however, continuation of archeological excavations in this site is still under ambiguity. __________________ B-B-B-B-Bangface!!!!!

July 7th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#2
gole_hayahou _ Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,234 Likes (Received): 0	A designed floor belonging to the early Sassanid era was discovered for the first time in the city of Gour. The colors used in this floor have been remained intact which indicate the special attention to use various colors in architecture during the Sassanid era. One of the other important archeological achievements in city of Gour was the discovery of seat area gate which is very similar to the Persepolis facades. The design of one of Sassanid princes was discovered in the city of Gour. The murals of four Sassanid princes have been discovered for the first time on one of the walls of the palace. These four princes were consisted of two women, and two young men. The method used in this fresco shows the effect of the Parthian painting on the art of the bigging of the Sassanid era. __________________ B-B-B-B-Bangface!!!!!

July 8th, 2006, 11:25 AM	#3
persian Persian Gulf Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771 Likes (Received): 14	Nice city __________________ Pics of the most beautiful country Visit Iran forum Alitezar's great Tehran thread The biggest problem with Iranian people is that they don't know just how great their country can be.

July 13th, 2006, 09:00 PM	#7
shugs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GU1 Posts: 3,595 Likes (Received): 9	I thought he was excavating... like archaeologist stuff __________________ SSC Iran

July 14th, 2006, 11:11 AM	#9
persian Persian Gulf Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771 Likes (Received): 14	As Shugs said they are excavating it.That brush is for cleaning not colouring. __________________ Pics of the most beautiful country Visit Iran forum Alitezar's great Tehran thread The biggest problem with Iranian people is that they don't know just how great their country can be.

July 13th, 2006, 01:19 PM	#4
safqa_tijariya BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 394 Likes (Received): 0	hey guys isn't it illegal to color historical monuments? According to what Arthur Evans did when he colored the palace of knossos I think the UN made a new law banning anyone to change anything even if it is to color,etc. This is why the ruins in the world aren't colored does Iran follow the UN charter?

July 13th, 2006, 11:13 PM	#8
safqa_tijariya BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 394 Likes (Received): 0	No it is obvious that guy is coloring... and I just called my history teacher he told me its illegal to color any historical monument, he even said for some historical monuments like al-hambra palace they know what was colored and which colored but they don't color it because its a rule from UNESCO... Just like the old egyptian palaces and the persia ruins in persepolis they can rebuild what is left but it is illegal... unless few rule applies if it can be used in modern times like the samara mosque in iraq its was 1/3 destroyed and saddam renovated it. Another is if it was destroyed by a catastrophe or in a war like the city of bam being rebuilt.

July 14th, 2006, 02:08 PM	#10
gole_hayahou _ Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,234 Likes (Received): 0	he is not colouring.... look closely...do those brushes look like they have paint on them?? where is the paint he is supposed to be using? __________________ B-B-B-B-Bangface!!!!!

July 14th, 2006, 02:15 PM	#11
safqa_tijariya BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 394 Likes (Received): 0	the white bottle next to the small brushes is used to preserve colors, it is used from all civilizations to preserve colors now it is used for mosaics its what keeps the color preserved, he cannot used it on the colors unless he is coloring...

July 14th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#12
gole_hayahou _ Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,234 Likes (Received): 0	"The colors used in this floor have been remained intact which indicate the special attention to use various colors in architecture during the Sassanid era." as i said earlier....so plz drop it...you my want to believe that Iranians are ruining their historic sites but we are not. __________________ B-B-B-B-Bangface!!!!!

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