Khavidak Castle, Persian fortress in Khavidak, Iran.
The castle rises 8 meters high and extends over 2,252 square meters, constructed with thick walls made of adobe and mud materials.
Built during the Sasanian Empire period, the castle underwent architectural modifications during the Ilkhanid dynasty, displaying elements from both periods.
The fortress represents Persian defensive architecture and demonstrates the engineering methods of ancient Iranian civilizations in desert regions.
Located at coordinates 31.801806 latitude and 54.508333 longitude in Yazd County, the castle received national heritage status on August 13, 2005.
The structure maintains its original adobe construction despite centuries in an arid climate, showing the durability of traditional Persian building techniques.
Location: Yazd County
Official opening: 14 century
Architectural style: Sasanian architecture, Ilkhanid architecture
Height: 8 m
Made from material: adobe, mud
GPS coordinates: 31.80181,54.50833
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:09
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