Taq Kasra

Sasanian vaulted palace.

Overview

Taq Kasra, using brick, is a 3rd–6th-century CE palace in Ctesiphon, Iraq.

Core Characteristics

• Massive brick vault.
• Open iwan design.
• Sasanian aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Ancient: Historical focus.
• Palatial: Palace.
• Sasanian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Represents Sasanian engineering prowess.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Vaulting (theory), Arch (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)