Khavidak Castle in central Iran (PHOTOS)

Images of Khavidak Castle in Yazd Province which served as a sanctuary for locals when they came under attack by bandits in the past.

Khavidak Castle is one of Iran’s tourist attractions at the heart of desert. The ancient castle has been built with local raw materials based on traditional architectural methods.

In the past, villagers would take shelter in the castle, which dates back to the Sassanid era (224 AD to 651 AD), to protect themselves against attacks by bandits.

Images of the ancient castle released online by Shabestan 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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