Seljuk Inscription

Seljuk inscription has written on a large stone with a height of 3.5 meters in Kufic (a type of Arabic scripts). This inscription dated back to the Seljuq dynasty.

Seljuk inscription has written on a stone with a cube-shape in the center of Khorramabad. You will see a Kufic inscription with a height of 3.5 meters. Kufic is a type of Arabic scripts. The main topic of this inscription is about to cut taxes, feeding livestock on the Shapur I pastures, and forbid some unpleasant customs. Seljuk inscription is the symbol of the rich culture of people in this region.

The principal purpose of carving Seljuk inscription was the association of government with the people about informing the new rules. The place of this inscription has selected so that each caravan that was coming from the Iranian plateau could see Seljuk inscription.

• Enjoy moments by:
   

  Your journey will be enjoyable if you visit the other attractions of Lorestan province as follow:
   
  • Shapuri Bridge is placed one kilometer south of Falak al-Aflak in the city of Khorramabad. It takes eight minutes by car to the Seljuk inscription. Also, this distance is a 30-minute walk.
     
  • Gerdab-e Sangi is placed on the beginning of the 17th Shahrivar Street, Takhti Square, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes 16 minutes by car to the Seljuk inscription. Also, this distance is a 31-minute walk.
     
  • Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is placed on the Davazdah Borji Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes ten minutes by car to the Seljuk inscription. Also, this distance is a 16-minute walk.
     
  • Brick Minaret of Khorramabad is placed on the Ghazi Abad district, south of Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes five minutes by car to the Seljuk inscription. Also, this distance is a 15-minute walk.

• Where to stay?

  You can stay in the nearest hotles to the Seljuk inscription as follows:
   
  • Rangin Kaman Hotel: It is a four-star hotel located on corner of Moallem Street, eastern Shohada Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It is a 15-minute walk from the hotel to the Seljuk inscription. It takes seven minutes by car.
     
  • Saliz Hotel: It is a three-star hotel located on Emam Khomeini Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It is a seven-minute walk from the hotel to the Seljuk inscription.  It takes three minutes by car.
     
  • Azadi Hotel: It is a three-star hotel located on Mojahedin Eslam Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It is a 15-minute walk from the hotel to the Seljuk inscription. It takes five minutes by car.
     
  • Shaghayegh Hotel: It is a two-star hotel located on Shariati Street, Emam Hossein Square, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It is a 13-minute walk from the hotel to the Seljuk inscription. It takes eight minutes by car.

• What is the best time to go?

As the above information about the attractions of Lorestan Province, you can travel to Khorramabad and enjoy the marvelous nature. The best time to visit this beautiful region is spring and summer. During summer Khorramabad has a mild weather with the average air temperature of 25 ° C.

• Getting there?

Seljuk inscription is placed on the Shariati Boulevard, Khorramabad, Lorestan Province. You can rech there by taxi call with number 1828. So, after declaring your position, a taxi will be provided at your place after a few minutes. Moreover, this following map can help you to find the exact destination: