Qal'eh Dokhtar, Kerman
| Qal'eh Dokhtar | |
|---|---|
قلعه دختر | |
The main gate, December 2020 | |
Interactive map of the Qal'eh Dokhtar area | |
| Former names | Mountain Castle |
| Alternative names | Maiden Castle |
| General information | |
| Status | Ruined |
| Location | Kerman, Iran |
| Year built | Around 2,500 years ago |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Clay and adobe |
Qal'eh Dokhtar (Persian: قلعه دختر) is a castle in Kerman, Iran. The castle was built sometime during the Median rule over Iran, making it over 2,500 years old. During the Seljuk period, the castle was considered a refuge for the people of Kerman city. Today it is a historical site of Kerman province, the castle is in ruins.[1][2]
The castle is only built from clay and adobe. Remains of three stories of the main structure, now partially ruined, are still visible on the eastern side. The main gate is situated on the western side, fronted by a staircase that was once seemingly connected to the fortress by a drawbridge. Several towers with both square and circular plans form part of the enclosing walls.
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References
- ^ "قلعه دختر کرمان". ویستا. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "قلعه دختر كرمان :: iranview.ir نماي ايران". 2007-09-28. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2024-07-08.