Castle Karon, Castle ruin in Ruzvat, Tajikistan
The fortress remains stand on a steep cliff along the Pamir Highway, overlooking the meeting point between Tajikistan and Afghanistan borders.
Archaeological excavations in 2012 revealed this 4000-year-old Zoroastrian settlement, complete with temples, administrative structures, and a fortress complex.
The site contains remnants of a five-domed fire temple, water temple, wind temples, and a large polo field that could accommodate 10,000 spectators.
Accessing the ruins requires navigating mountain tracks with tight corners, making proper transportation and climbing equipment necessary for visitors.
Researchers discovered fragments of the Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, among the archaeological findings at the site.
Location: Ruzvat
Address: FR2W+8XV, Ruzvat, Tajikistan Ruzvat Ruzvat
GPS coordinates: 38.45087,70.84741
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:24
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