Ray Castle, Parthian castle in Ray, Iran.
The castle walls extend with regular intervals of defensive towers, featuring rooms and arches constructed using broken stones and plaster mortar techniques.
Built in the 4th or 5th century AD, Ray Castle served as a strategic military base for the Sasanian army against northern nomadic incursions.
The archaeological discoveries within Ray Castle include ancient earthenware and artifacts that reveal information about the daily lives of past inhabitants.
Visitors can access Ray Castle through the Tehran-Tabriz railway line, which provides convenient transportation to this historical fortification in Tehran Province.
Ray Castle stands as one of the largest pre-modern fortifications across Southwest Asia, Europe, and Africa, comparable to bases like Zadian and Hatra.
Location: Tehran Province
Architectural style: Parthian architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.60750,51.44500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:05
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