Qurtan Castle
Varzaneh County, Iran
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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Qurtan Castle, located in Varzaneh County in Iran, is a historic fortification constructed of adobe and mud that rises approximately 12 meters in height. The castle reflects a complex architectural heritage spanning multiple dynasties, exhibiting stylistic elements from Seljuk, Buyid, Ilkhanid, Safavid, and Qajar periods. Designated as an Iranian national heritage site, the structure represents the layered historical occupation and construction practices of the region across centuries of Persian and Islamic rule.
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- Type
- cultural property, castle
- Materials
- adobe, mud
- Heritage
- Iranian National Heritage
- Height
- 12 m
- Place
- Varzaneh County, Iran
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