Jalaleddin Castle in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The centuries-old castle is perched on a hill in North Khorasan Province.

Jalaleddin Castle in the town of Jajrom, in the northeastern province of North Khorasan, was built about eight centuries ago.

Stones, bricks and stucco have been used in the construction of the fort which stands on top of a hill.

Photos of the castle put online by the Islamic Republic News Agency:

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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