The analysis of the physical and spacial features of pour ashraf castle through looking at its damage and providing solutions for its repair and recovery

mohammadmasoud ghiabi¹ sayed mohsen madahian²

1) University architecture graduate student vocational ilam - Email:
2) Lecturer, Master of Architectural Engineering, Architectural Department, ilam Technical University -

IOI Code : XBFK-DEKCZ
Publication : 2th. International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Development Management in Iran(caumconf.com/2nd)
Abstract :
    Darehshahr city is one of the historical cities of ilam province, which has a lot of historical works. There are numerous dwellings from different historical periods in this city Due to the historical geographic location of this region, it reflects the political and social developments of this era and have special architectural features. pour Ashraf Castle is one of the most important Qajar tribes of the city located in Sheikh makan village, which was founded in order to achieve the military and political goals of the local rulers. This research is based on library and field studies and descriptive-analytical method with historical approach. The study of the structural and physical characteristics of fortress pour Ashraf and various components of this building indicate that this building has a residential use and, when necessary, has a military application. The components of the Pyramid is constructed of multi-storey and tall rainforest, piles, fortresses, water wells, temporary detention facilities, military settlements and detention facilities, administrative departments and food storage facilities. Parts of this building have been destroyed over time, and surveys have shown that most of the damage to the castle involves human and intentional damage and natural damage that needs to be restored and repaired.

Keywords : castle pour ashraf darehshahr city restoration(repair) physical spacial