Furg Citadel

The stone and brick fortress stands at 1,822 meters elevation in South Khorasan Province, featuring eight circular towers and multiple defensive sections.

The citadel construction started under Nader Shah Afshar's reign in the early 18th century and reached completion in 1747 through Mirza Rafi Khan's direction.

The structure incorporates traditional Iranian building materials including saruj mortar, adobe, and lime, reflecting the architectural methods of the Afsharid period.

The fortress contains separate areas for weapons storage, barracks, stables, water reservoirs, and living quarters, connected through a network of underground passages.

The northwest section features a distinctive brick tower decorated with Chalipa patterns, which served as both a defensive structure and a dovecote.

Location: Darmian County

Official opening: 1747

Architectural style: Afsharid architecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,822 m

Made from material: stone, brick, adobe, plaster, lime mortar, saruj

GPS coordinates: 32.84500,59.94833

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:52