Alamut Castle - Qazvin
+22 More Photos
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province. In 1090 AD, Alamut Castle was seized as a mountain fortress under the leadership of Hasan-i Sabbah.
Tourist Attraction

Alamut Castle

in Qazvin city | Qazvin province
Tourist Attraction

Alamut Castle

Related to Qazvin city (Qazvin Province)
Also known as: Alamoot Castle, Alamut Castle, Qale-ye Alamout, Eagle's nest, Dej-e Alamout, Alamut Fortress, Hasan-i Sabbah Castle
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province. In 1090 AD, Alamut Castle was seized as a mountain fortress under the leadership of Hasan-i Sabbah.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle is situated in the heights, surrounding by gigantic precipices and deep crevices. The only means of access to this castle is by a narrow trail to its north.

The Alamoot Castle (Alamut)  has an eastern and western sector, each of which comprises of two segments again. These are the lower and upper castles. The length of the structure is approximately 120m and its width ranges from 10-25m in certain areas.

The eastern rampart of the upper castle is constructed of stone and gypsum, and is about 10m. in length and 5m. in height. To the northwestern front of the upper castle, two chambers have been excavated in the rocks of the mountains in one of which is a small pool of water. At the foot of this chamber, and at a lower level than the structure, is the northern rampart with a length of 12m and width of 1m. The same ending in a steep precipice. To the eastern section of the castle the guards and their dependants resided.

The western rampart of this sector is still standing to an elevation of 2 m. Here there are three water reservoirs excavated in the breast of the mountains. Between the upper and the lower castles is an area surrounded by ramparts, that divides the sector into two. Three towers in the northern, southern and eastern corners can still be observed.

The only entrance and gateway to the castle is in the northeast. The path leading to the entrance is at the foot of the eastern tower, which is a few meters lower down. The various parts of the castle have been constructed with materials such as stone, mortar, gypsum, brick, tiles and earthenware. To the west of the castle is an ancient cemetery of Asb-e-Kaleh Chal. On an elevation near by, are remnants of a few brick kiln furnaces.

According to records in the book Nishat-ol-Qolub by Hamdollah Mostowfi, the Alamoot castle is a construction of the 446 AH., contemporary to the reign of the Abbasi caliph, Al Motevakel.
Fullscreen Map
PHOTO GALLERY
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle near Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
11
More Photos
Qazvin Attractions & Tourist Information
The township of Qazvin is bounded by Mazandaran and Gilan provinces on the north, the township of Takestan to the west, and to Bo'inn Zahra in the south, whereas the province of Tehran is to its east. The northern region of township is occupied by the Alborz Mountains ...
EXPLORE OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN Qazvin
Category: Mausoleums
The mausoleum of Hamdallah Mustawfi (1281-1349), well-known writer, geographer and historian is located in the city of Qazvin (region of the same name) and its ...
Dating back to Seljuk era, the towers have been built on the tombs of two prominent Seljuk figures: Abu Saeed Bijar, son of Sa’d; and Abu Mansour Iltay, son of ...
Sheikholeslam Mosque and Historical School (also known as Masoudieh Mosque) is situated in the Shohada Avenue of Qazvin. It was constructed under the orders of ...
This octagonal dome is located near the village of Aloulak and Niraq. The plinth of the construction is made of stone, and other parts are of brick. In the middle ...
Ovan peak rises to about 3,750m and is located in the Alborz Mountain Range in the north of Roodbar. This summit is also known as Kheshteh Chal or Khashchal Mountain. In ...
Ovan lake (Evan or Avan Lake) is a small alpine lake in Alamut region of Alburz mountains in Qazvin province. The only tributary that flows into the lake, is a ...
ON THE SAME CATEGORY
Falak-ol-Aflak castle (in Khorram abad) is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it ...
Tons of Steps but worth visiting! Rudkhan Castle is an ancient brick and stone medieval castle located 25 km southwest of Fuman city (Fooman) north of Iran in Gilan ...
one of the most important relics of Yazd province dating back to the period before the advent of Islam to Iran.
Birjand Castle (Birjand)
Excellent way to see Old Birjand: the main attraction in this city is this fortress. It has survived for centuries and been restorated carefully.
The aggregate of the Takht-e-Soleiman monument (Takht-e-Soleyman or Azar Goshnasp Fire Temple) is placed on a natural high land, about 20 m. above the surrounding ...
Zahhak Castle (Hashtrood)
Zahhak Castle history goes back to 3000 years ago, which was an important place for ancient Persian people of Mannaeans, Medes, and later on Parthian and Sasanian. ...
REVIEWS
Loading Content
Your Name [required]:
Your Email [required]:
Subject:
Your Message:
Please enter this code:
SEND
Copyright 1995-2005, Iran Tourism and Touring Organization, 2005-2024 Iran Travel, Tourism and Touring Online NGO. All rights reserved.