Qahqaheh Castle

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Qahqaheh Castle (Persian: دژ قهقهه‎‎) is near Kaleybar in East Azarbaijan province, northwest of Iran.[1] This castle was built in the mountains and was used as a jail for anti-kingdom politicians during the Safavid dynasty. The architecture of this fortification is unique.[2] Ismail II, the third king of the Safavid dynasty was the most famous person who was imprisoned in Qahqaheh Castle.[3]

Resources

  1. This Castle located in Kalibar city. itto.org
  2. Qahqaheh Castle, Kalibar irantouronline.com
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