Leshtan Castle
Howmeh Rural District, Iran
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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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Leshtan Castle, situated in Bandar Lengeh County in Iran's Hormozgan Province, is a fortress whose origins extend back to the ninth century AH. Constructed of rubble masonry, the castle reflects the architectural traditions of successive Persian dynasties, bearing stylistic elements associated with Sasanian, Timurid, and Safavid periods. Recognized as an Iranian National Heritage site, it represents an important cultural property that embodies centuries of regional architectural practice.
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- Type
- cultural property, castle
- Materials
- rubble
- Heritage
- Iranian National Heritage
- Place
- Howmeh Rural District, Iran
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