SEPIDNAMEH H. et al. (2020), An Analysis of the Forming Factors, Function, and Significance of Castles and Fortresses of Koureh Arrajan from Early Islam to the End of Seljuq Dynasty, Historical Study of War, 4(1) (https://hsow.journal.araku.ac.ir/article_40335.html )
Qalʿe Shomālī (?)
Relevant museums
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Susa, Archaeological Museum
Susa, Archaeological Museum
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Shūsh
Nearby sites
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Unidentified site
Probable archaeological site. Ruined structure, located with satellite imagery.
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pashgar -
Qalʿe Chahārtangān ("fort of the four ravines") (?)
On top of a summit, with visibility over several ravines. Part of a system of fortresses defending Arrajān access at the Tang-e-Takab pass. Continued occupation from Sassanian to Seljouk periods. Discussed in Sepidnameh (2020).
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pashgar -
Tang-e Tekāb (G.7-06.III)
Three carved inscriptions, one of them early Islamic, on a restplace on the road to Arrajan. Surveyed by Gaube (1968). Approximate location.
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pashgar -
Pašt-Gard (G.7-06.IV)
Early and Middle Islamic ruined settlement. An Emāmzādeh remains in its center (Emāmzāde Mīr Ḥanān). Surveyed by Gaube (1968).
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pashgar