Rayen Castle

The Rayen Castle (Persian: ارگ راين Arg-e Rāyen) is an adobe castle 100 kilometers south of Kerman province, Iran. It is situated on the outskirts of the Hezar Masjed Mountains. The medieval mudbrick city of Rayen is similar to Arg-e Bam which was destroyed in an earthquake in December of 2003. Rayen displays numerous architectural elements of an Iranian citadel. It is well preserved, despite numerous natural disasters that have destroyed similar structures nearby.

Rayen Castle
ارگ راین
A view of Arg-e Rayen
A view of Arg-e Rayen
Alternative nameArg-e Rayen
LocationKerman, Iran
RegionRayen
TypeCastle
History
MaterialAdobe
Site notes
Public accessyes

It is assumed to have been inhabited until 150 years ago in 1868. Although believed to be at least 1,000 years old, it may have foundations from the pre-Islamic Sassanid era. According to the old documents, it was situated on the trade route, and was one of the centres for trading valuable goods and quality textiles. It was also a centre of sword and knife manufacturing and later on guns. During the reign of third Yazdgerd of the Sassanian King, Arabs failed conquer the city presumably due to its high walls. [1]

  • Castle's gate
    Castle's gate
  • Inside of the castle
    Inside of the castle
  • A tower of the castle
    A tower of the castle
  • View at night
    View at night

See also

References
  1. "Tours to Iran with Iran Tour Package". Iran Tour Package. Retrieved 2019-07-13.

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