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Lutak Rural District, Iran

Rostam Castle

Lutak Rural District, Iran

Rostam Castle
Photo: Masoud Sheikhveisi مسعود شیخ‌ویسی · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Rostam Castle, located in Lutak Rural District in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, is a fortification also known as Haozdar Fort that was constructed during the Safavid and Seljuk dynasties. The structure exemplifies the layered architectural heritage of the region, incorporating design elements from Sasanian, Seljuk, and Safavid traditions. Built from adobe and plaster over a mud foundation, the castle reflects both the material constraints and building practices of its era. Designated as part of Iran's National Heritage, it stands as a significant historical attraction and archaeological record of the dynasties that shaped the region's fortified settlements.

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Type
castle, cultural property
Materials
adobe, plaster, mud
Heritage
Iranian National Heritage
Place
Lutak Rural District, Iran

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