Izad-Khast Castle
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The Izad Khast Castle is located in Izadkhast in the Fars Province, central Iran. The castle was built during the Sassanid Empire (224 to 651 AD)[3] and functioned as fortified walled city on the ancient Silk Road that ran through central Iran. It is the second largest adobe building in the world after Arg-e Bam.[2]
Alternative name | Izadkhast, Yazdkhast, Yazd khast |
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Location | Izadkhvast, Abadeh County, Iran |
Region | Fars Province |
Coordinates | 31°30′58″N 52°07′26″E |
Type | Castle |
Part of | The Complex of Izadkhast |
Height | 6-15 metres (20-50 feet)[1] |
History | |
Material | Adobe (World's first adobe castle)[2] |
Founded | Sasanid (224-651 AD)[2] |
Site notes | |
Condition | Ruined |
Public access | Yes |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | Sassanid, Qajar dynasty |
Designation | on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2007. |
The castle is built on a high bedrock overlooking the Izadkhast valley. Inside the castle walls are many narrow alleyways and passages criss-crossing through centuries old tiny houses and buildings.[2]
The castle and surrounding Izadkhast complex has been nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on August 9, 2007 in the Cultural category.[4]