Castle of Aamaj, Ancient defensive castle in Bastak County, Iran
The Castle of Aamaj stretches across 111 meters on its southern side and 98.5 meters on other sides, standing on a hill near a palm oasis.
Built during the Sassanid period between 226 and 651 AD, the castle functioned as a governmental center and military base until earthquake damage in the 12th century.
The fortification design incorporates traditional Persian defensive elements, including a surrounding trench system that was common in pre-Islamic Persian architecture.
The castle remains are accessible by road through Kukherd District in Hormozgan Province, approximately 1000 meters from Kukherd city center.
A flood in 1367 caused substantial destruction to the castle structure, leaving behind archaeological evidence of its original military and administrative functions.
Location: Bastak County
GPS coordinates: 33.48379,48.35343
Latest update: May 1, 2025 15:00
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