Iraj Castle

The castle extends over 190 hectares with defensive walls measuring 5,478 meters in length, incorporating 148 towers and 1,000 interior rooms.

Built during the Sasanian Empire between 380 and 420 AD, this fortress served as a strategic military base to defend against northern nomadic invasions.

The structure exhibits traditional Sasanian architectural elements through its rounded arches, rammed earth construction techniques, and systematic tower placement.

Located 53 kilometers from Tehran at 943 meters elevation, the southeast gate remains the only preserved entrance among the original four access points.

Archaeological excavations revealed two ancient staircases near the southeast gate leading to a main corridor within the defensive wall structure.

Location:

Official opening: 4 century

Architectural style: Sasanian architecture

Elevation above the sea: 943 m

Height: 6 m

Length: 1,460 m

Width: 1,285 m

Made from material: , adobe, brick, plaster

GPS coordinates: 35.34250,51.67972

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03