Qahqaheh Castle, Mountain fortress in Meshginshahr County, Iran.
The stone castle stands 85 kilometers from Meshginshahr, incorporating defensive elements and prison facilities within its mountain location.
During the Safavid dynasty, this fortress functioned as a detention center for political opponents, including the notable imprisonment of King Ismail II.
The architectural design of Qahqaheh Castle represents Persian military engineering practices from both Sassanid and Safavid periods.
The castle maintains its position at coordinates 38.7576343° N and 47.5415744° E, between the villages of Konchubeh and Ghara Aghaj Kalan.
The structure received official recognition as an Iranian National Heritage site in 2002, preserving its dual historical role as both fortress and prison.
Location: Meshginshahr County
GPS coordinates: 38.75763,47.54157
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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