| Shavvaz castle | |
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قلعه شواز | |
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| Type | Castle |
| Architectural style | Iranian |
| Town or city | Shavvaz |
| Country |  Iran |
Shavvaz castle is a castle in Shavvaz, Iran, and is one of the attractions of Yazd Province. This castle was built by the Sasanian Empire. [1] [2] [3]
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