Rashkan Castle

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Rashkan Castle (Persian: دژ رشکان, romanizedDež Rashkan) was a castle in Tehran Province in northern Iran. It was located near Cheshmeh Ali, Shah-Abdol-Azim shrine and Fath Ali shah inscription (Cheshmeh-Ali). It was built during the Parthian rule of Iran.

Rashkan Castle
دژ رشکان
Tehran Province in  Iran
Southern wall of Rashkan Castle
Rashkan Castle is located in Iran
Rashkan Castle
Rashkan Castle
Coordinates35°36′18″N 51°27′01″E / 35.60500°N 51.45028°E / 35.60500; 51.45028
TypeCastle
Height5-10 meters
Site history
MaterialsPlaster of lime and ashes or sand with stones

Etymology

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The name comes from Arsaces I of Parthia, the first king of the Parthians. Some of the war items found there are now housed in the National Museum of Iran.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Karimian, Hossein. "Anjomane Asare Melli". Ancien Rey.