Kuh-e-Ghal'eh, Ferdows, Mountain fortress in Ferdows County, Iran
Kuh-e-Ghal'eh rises prominently in South Khorasan Province, featuring ancient stone fortifications and underground passages connecting different defensive structures.
The fortress served as a strategic stronghold for the Nizari Ismailis until 1256 when Mongol forces under commanders Kitbuqa and Köke Ilgei captured and destroyed it.
The mountain fortress represents Persian military engineering through its network of defensive structures, hidden passages, and strategic positioning above Ferdows.
The site requires sturdy footwear and water supplies, as the climb to the fortress involves walking on uneven terrain under variable weather conditions.
Earthquakes in 1968 revealed secret tunnels beneath the fortress that connected it to Ghal'eh Kuh and the ancient city of Tun.
Location: Ferdows County
GPS coordinates: 33.93262,58.14602
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:53
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