- Nehbandan citadel
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The Ciatdel of Nehbandan, or Arg e Nehbandan, is a citadel from the Parthian era, located near Birjand, in South Khorasan province of Iran.
Not much remains of the structure due to numerous earthquakes. The citadel is thought to have been possibly built even before the Parthian era according to some indications. To be for sure, its circular plan (300 meters in diameter) at least puts it firmly within the Parthian age.
The structure was occupied primarily for military purposes, and was used until as late as the Safavid era.
See also
- List of Iranian castles
- Iranian architecture
Sights Ferdows Hot Spring · Jameh Mosque of Ferdows · Nehbandan citadel · Furg citadel · Ghal'eh Paeen-Shahr · Deragon Cave · Behgard Garden · Chenshat cave · Kolah Farangi citadel · Ferdows Religious School · Kal Jangal Parthian fresco, BirjandCategories:- Iranian architecture
- Castles in Iran
- 3rd-century BC architecture
- South Khorasan Province
- Iranian building and structure stubs
- Castle stubs
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