Larak Castle

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Larak castle
قلعه لارک
Larak Castle
General information
TypeCastle
Town or city Larak Island
Country Flag of Iran.svg Iran

Larak castle (Persian : قلعه لارک) is a historical castle located in Larak Island in Hormozgan Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the Safavid dynasty. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "آغاز مرمت قلعه پرتغالی‌های جزیره لارک". www.ilna.news. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  2. "قلعه لارک یادآور دوران استعمار بیگانگان". iranwatching.com. Retrieved 20 February 2021.