Castle
Qal'eh Dokhtar
🇮🇷 Iran · 3rd century
Qal'eh Dokhtar, Ghale Dokhtar, Dokhtar Castle or Dezh Dokhtar (Persian: دژ دختر, lit. 'Maiden Castle') is a castle built by Ardashir I in present-day Fars, Iran, in 209 AD. It is located on a mountain slope near the route connecting the cities of Firuzabad and Kavar. It is important in the field of Sasanian archaeology and is one of the eight designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region.
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Qal'eh Dokhtar ranks #1,653 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #19 of the 169 mapped in Iran. Founded 209, it is older than 98% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 13 atlas entries founded in the 3rd century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,040 times in the last 60 days, more than 67% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Iran compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Qal'eh Dokhtar?
Qal'eh Dokhtar stands in Iran, at 28.921°, 52.53014°.
When was Qal'eh Dokhtar built?
The atlas dates its founding to 209. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
Is Qal'eh Dokhtar a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes — it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.
How famous is Qal'eh Dokhtar?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,653 of 7,738 worldwide, and #19 in Iran. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Qal'eh Dokhtar?
Palace of Ardashir, about 3 km away.
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