Iran · 3rd century BC
Tarq Castle ranks #8,255 of 9,040 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #107 of the 172 mapped in Iran. Founded c. 235 BC, it is older than 99% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 11 atlas entries founded in the 3rd century BC. The nearest day-trip guide is Isfahan, 79 km away. See how Iran compares in the castle statistics.
Tarq Castle (Persian: قلعه طرق) or Tarqrud Castle (Persian: قلعه طرقرود) is an ancient castle and historic site located in the city of Tarqrud in the Central District of Natanz County, Isfahan province, Iran. It dates back to the rule of the Iranian Parthian Empire (247 BC – 224 AD).
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