Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan
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The Yazdegerd Castle is a pre-medieval Sassanid castle in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is constructed solely of mud. The castle is named after the last Sassanid king, Yazdegerd III (632–651).
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Yazdegerd Castle | |
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Native name Azerbaijani: Yezidabad qalası | |
Nakhchivangala | |
Type | Castle |
Location | 5CW6+QGH Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan |
Coordinates | 39.1971°N 45.4124°E / 39.1971; 45.4124 |
Built | 7th century |
Restored | 2013 |
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Outside of scientific circles the castle is commonly known as Nakhchivangala or Kohnagala.[1] It currently houses a museum.