Qal'eh Dokhtar, Kerman
Clay castle in Kerman, Iran
Qal'eh Dokhtar | |
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قلعه دختر | |
Former names | Mountain Castle |
Alternative names | Maiden Castle |
General information | |
Status | Ruined |
Town or city | Kerman |
Country | Iran |
Year(s) built | At least 2,000 years old |
Technical details | |
Material | Clay |
Qal'eh Dokhtar (Persian: قلعه دختر) is a clay castle in Kerman, Iran. It was built in the times of the Median kingdom. During the Seljuk period the castle was considered a refuge for the Kermanians. Today it is a historical site of Kerman, lying in ruins.[1][2]