Kolah Farangi Citadel
South Khorasan Province, Iran
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The Kolah Farangi Citadel stands in Birjand in South Khorasan Province, Iran, representing a blend of Zand and Qajar architectural traditions. Built with saruj (traditional mortar), lime, mud, and brick, the fortification exemplifies the defensive construction methods and aesthetic sensibilities of these dynasties. Designated as an Iranian national heritage site, the citadel remains a significant cultural property documenting the region's architectural heritage and historical importance during the late pre-modern and early modern periods of Persian history.
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- Type
- citadel, cultural property
- Materials
- saruj, lime, mud, brick
- Heritage
- Iranian National Heritage
- Place
- South Khorasan Province, Iran
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