Rashkan Castle, Ancient fortress in Ray County, Iran
The walls of Rashkan Castle stand between 5 and 10 meters tall, constructed with a mixture of lime plaster, ashes, and stones.
The fortress dates back to the Parthian Empire period, named after Arsaces I, who established the Parthian dynasty in ancient Iran.
Various war artifacts discovered at the castle site are currently displayed in the National Museum of Iran for public viewing.
The fortress location at coordinates 35.605°N and 51.450278°E positions it near the Shah-Abdol-Azim shrine and Cheshmeh Ali historical sites.
The castle structure incorporates specific Parthian architectural elements, reflecting military defense strategies from this historical period.
Location: Ray County
Architectural style: Parthian architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.60500,51.45028
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:59
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