Izad-Khast Castle
The Izad Khast Castle is located in Izadkhast in the Fars Province, central Iran. The castle was built during the Sassanid Empire (224 to 651 AD) and functioned as fortified walled city on the ancient Silk Road that ran through central Iran. It is the second largest adobe building in the world after Arg-e Bam.
Izadkhast Castle as seen in August 2018. | |
Izadkhast Shown within Iran | |
| Alternative name | Izadkhast, Yazdkhast, Yazd khast |
|---|---|
| Location | Izadkhvast, Abadeh County, Iran |
| Region | Fars Province |
| Coordinates | 31°30′58″N 52°07′26″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Part of | The Complex of Izadkhast |
| Height | 6-15 metres (20-50 feet) |
| History | |
| Material | Adobe (World's first adobe castle) |
| Founded | Sasanid (224-651 AD) |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Public access | Yes |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Sassanid, Qajar dynasty |
| Designation | on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2007. |
The castle is built on a high bedrock overlooking the Izadkhast valley. Inside the castle walls are many narrow alleyways and passages criss-crossing through centuries old tiny houses and buildings.
The castle and surrounding Izadkhast complex has been nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on August 9, 2007 in the Cultural category.
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