Kuh Shakhen Castle

Kuh Shakhen castle (Persian: قلعه کوه شاخن) is a historical castle located in Birjand County in South Khorasan Province; the longevity of this fortress dates back to the Seljuk Empire.[1][2]

Kuh Shakhen castle
قلعه کوه شاخن
General information
Type	Castle
Town or city	Birjand County
Country	Iran

References

"Encyclopaedia of the Iranian Architectural History". Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. 15 February 2021. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015.
"قلعه کوه شاخن بیرجند". aftab-hotel.com. Retrieved 23 February 2021.

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Seljuk castles
Alanya Castle Jalali Castle Kamar Qala Castle Keshit Castle Kheshti Castle Kohneh Castle, Ardein Kuh Shakhen Castle Lisar Castle Malekabad Zakht Castle Poulad Castle Qala Castle, Ark Qala Castle, Chahkand Qala Castle, Shadan Rig Castle Rostam Castle Sarv-e Jahan Castle Semoran Castle Shahdiz Tak Aghaj Castle Yengejeh Castle
Also See: Seljuk castles

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