Clay castle in Kerman, Iran
Qal'eh Dokhtar |
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Former names | Mountain Castle |
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Alternative names | Maiden Castle |
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Status | Ruined |
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Town or city | Kerman |
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Country | Iran |
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Year(s) built | At least 2,000 years old |
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Material | Clay |
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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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