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| Belqeys Castle | |
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قلعه بلقیس | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Town or city | Esfarayen |
| Country |  Iran |
| Coordinates | 37°02′34″N57°28′20″E / 37.0428°N 57.4722°E |
Belqeys Castle (Persian : قلعه بلقیس) is a castle located in Esfarayen County in North Khorasan Province, Iran. The fortress dates back to the Sasanian Empire. [1] [2]
The remains of this ancient city are located 5 kilometers southwest of Esfarayen, [3] on the eastern edge of Joshaghan village, in the northeastern cultural area, the GPS code of the region: 53°57° to 07°58° longitude and 31°36° to 17°37° latitude - The height above sea level in Balqis Castle is 1.202 meters. [4]
Belqeys Castle has an area of over 51,000 square. [5]
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