Dragon Castle (Lar)
Larestan County, Iran
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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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Azhdeha Peykar Castle, located in Larestan County in Fars province, Iran, is a historical fortress whose origins trace to the Sasanian Empire. Built with saruj, plaster, and stone, the castle reflects successive architectural influences spanning Sasanian, Seljuk, and Safavid periods, embodying layers of Persian military and cultural history. Designated as an Iranian National Heritage site, the fortress stands as a testament to the region's enduring strategic importance across multiple empires.
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- Type
- castle, cultural property
- Materials
- saruj, plaster, stone
- Heritage
- Iranian National Heritage
- Place
- Larestan County, Iran
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