Qal'eh Dokhtar, Kerman
| Qal'eh Dokhtar | |
|---|---|
قلعه دختر | |
 | |
| Former names | Mountain Castle |
| Alternative names | Maiden Castle |
| General information | |
| Status | Ruined |
| Town or city | Kerman |
| Country | Iran |
| Year(s) built | At least 2,000 years old |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Clay |
Qal'eh Dokhtar (Persian: قلعه دختر) is a clay castle in Kerman, Iran. It was built in the times of the Median kingdom. During the Seljuk period the castle was considered a refuge for the Kermanians. Today it is a historical site of Kerman, lying in ruins.[1][2]
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References
- ^ "قلعه دختر کرمان". ویستا. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "قلعه دختر كرمان :: iranview.ir نماي ايران". 2007-09-28. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2024-07-08.