| Mehrpadin Casle | |
|---|---|
قلعه مهرپادین | |
 | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Yazd province, Iran |
| Completed | 14th century |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 160*148 meters |
Mehrpadin Castle (Persian: قلعه مهرپادین) is a 14th-century castle in Mehriz County, Yazd province, Iran. [1]
There is a disagreement on when this castle was constructed. According to some, it was built during Mozaffarid era, [2] others claim it is a Safavid structure, [2] [3] while another group attribute it to Afsharid era. [4]
The local story, however, states that during the Mongol invasion, the Mongols slaughtered the entire population of the city of Mehrijerd, but spared one infant boy and gave him to the inhabitants of the nearby village of Saryazd. When the boy grew up, in order to prevent this from happening ever again, he returned to his homeland and created the castle, so that people would be safe in times of raids and wars. [2] [4]
The castle was never used as a permanent residence, but as a place for temporary residence in event of raids, in which case they often used smoke to signal other castles and ask for help. [1]
It was listed in the national heritage sites of Iran with the number 6,143 on 29 September 2002. [5] [4]
The castle consists of two layers of walls and nine round towers, and the entire castle is surrounded by a large moat. The walls are approximately 6.5 meters (21 ft) in height, and the towers of the inner layer are 8.5 meters (28 ft) tall. Interior of the castle includes structures like houses, governor's seat, religious buildings, stables and storehouses. [2] [1]
Ecbatana was an ancient city, the capital of the Median kingdom, and the first capital in Iranian history. It later became the summer capital of the Achaemenid and Parthian empires. It was also an important city during the Seleucid and Sasanian empires. It is believed that Ecbatana is located in the Zagros Mountains, the east of central Mesopotamia, on Hagmatana Hill. Ecbatana's strategic location and resources probably made it a popular site even before the 1st millennium BC. Along with Athens in Greece, Rome in Italy and Susa in Khuzestan, Ecbatana is one of the few ancient cities in the world that is still alive and important, representing the current-day Hamadan.
The Naryn Castle or Narin Castle is a mud-adobe fort or castle in the town of Meybod, Iran. Built some 2,000 to 6,000 years ago, it has four towers and stands 40 meters (130 ft) high and contained a plumbing system.
Falak-ol-Aflak or Shapur Khast Castle is a castle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city of Khorramabad, the regional capital of Lorestan province, Iran. This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era (224–651).
Sirjan is a city in the Central District of Sirjan County, Kerman province, in the south of Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The city is 960 km (600 mi) from the Iranian capital of Tehran, and 175 km (109 mi) from the provincial capital of Kerman. It is known for its pistachios, Kilim and its wind towers, locally known as Bādgir-e Chopoqi.
Simorgh, also called Safir-2, is an Iranian expendable launch vehicle under development. It is the successor of the Safir, Iran's first space launch vehicle. Its mission is to carry heavier satellites into higher orbit than Safir.
Rivash is a city in the Central District of Kuhsorkh County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. As a village, it was the capital of Barkuh Rural District until its capital was transferred to the village of Ivar.
Bardaskan is a city in the Central District of Bardaskan County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
Mehriz is a city in the Central District of Mehriz County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It lies along the transit highway connecting Bandar Abbas to Tehran, and it marks the beginning of the highway under construction from Mehriz to Neyriz.
Haranj is a village in Miyan Taleqan Rural District, in the Central District of Taleqan County, Alborz Province, Iran. According to the 2006 census, its population was 582, in 202 families. Only the Haranjis and those related to Haranji families are allowed to buy land in this village, one of the reasons that this village has a pristine and untouched nature is the existence of this law. Due to harsh winters, the population of the village decreases drastically in this season, and reaches its maximum in the summer season.
Iraj Castle is a fortification built in 4th or 5th century AD in the central region of Ray, Sasanian Empire, near modern-day Asgarabad-e Abbasi, Iran. The monument is known for its peculiar design: large defensive walls with embedded rooms and arches, with towers at regular intervals, enclosing a vast empty interior of 190 hectares.
Atashgah Castle is a castle in the city of Kashmar, and is one of the attractions of Kashmar. This castle was built by the Sasanian government and it was famous in ancient times.
Sar Yazd Castle alternatively spelled Saryazd is a Sassanid fortification in the village of Sar Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran. It is located 50 kilometers from the city of Yazd.
Ernan castle is a historical castle located in Mehriz County in Yazd Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the Qajar dynasty.
Chaleshtar castle is a historical castle located in Shahrekord County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. The longevity of this fortress dates back to the Qajar dynasty.
Robat Castle is a historical castle located in Abarkuh County in Yazd Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the Safavid dynasty.
Naryn Castle is a castle located in Ardabil County in Ardabil Province, This castle was destroyed during the reign of Reza Shah.
Bayazeh Castle is a historical castle located in Khur and Biabanak County in Isfahan Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the Sasanian Empire.
Anar Castle is a Sassanian castle in Anar, Kerman province, Iran. It is 11,179 square meters large and has 8 towers.
Dowlatabad Garden is a historical garden in Yazd, Iran. Its 33.8 meters tall windcatcher is the tallest adobe-made windcatcher in the world. It was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2011, as part of the Persian gardens. It is also listed in UNESCO as a part of the historical city of Yazd in 2017.
