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Tarq Castle

🇮🇷 Iran · 3rd century BC

Tarq Castle in Iran
Photo: Alireza Javaheri · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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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Tarq Castle ranks #7,354 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #105 of the 170 mapped in Iran. Founded c. 235 BC, it is older than 99% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tarq Castle?

Tarq Castle stands in Iran, at 33.35269°, 51.80022°.

When was Tarq Castle built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 235 BC. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Tarq Castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #7,354 of 8,134 worldwide, and #105 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 Tarq Castle?

Karshahi Castle, about 71 km away.

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