Gerdkuh

The fortress rises 300 meters from the ground with triple defensive walls and multiple structures positioned along its steep rocky surface.

The castle withstood a prolonged Mongol siege from 1253 to 1270, maintaining its position as the final Nizari stronghold in Persia until its fall.

The architectural elements incorporate both Nizari and Seljuk styles, with buildings constructed using a combination of stone, adobe, and traditional saruj mortar.

Located at 1,525 meters above sea level, the fortress maintained control over the Khorasan Road and collected taxes from Silk Road caravans.

The fortress features a system of three concentric fortification rings at its base, making direct military attacks nearly impossible during medieval times.

Location:

Official opening: 10 century

Architectural style: Nizari architecture, Seljuk architecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,525 m

Height: 300 m

Made from material: stone, adobe, saruj

GPS coordinates: 36.16194,54.15667

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03