Related to Qazvin city (located in 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 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 ...
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province. | Copyright: Alireza Javaheri
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut, which is the most famous of these strongholds, was thought impregnable to any military attack, and was fabled for its heavenly gardens, library, and laboratories where philosophers, scientists, and theologians could debate in intellectual freedom.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut remained under Justanid control until the arrival of the Ismaili chief da’i (missionary) Hasan-i Sabbah to the castle in 1090 AD, marking the start of the Alamut period in Ismaili history.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut remained under Justanid control until the arrival of the Ismaili chief da’i (missionary) Hasan-i Sabbah to the castle in 1090 AD, marking the start of the Alamut period in Ismaili history.
Alamut Castle near Qazvin
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut remained under Justanid control until the arrival of the Ismaili chief da’i (missionary) Hasan-i Sabbah to the castle in 1090 AD, marking the start of the Alamut period in Ismaili history.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut, which is the most famous of these strongholds, was thought impregnable to any military attack, and was fabled for its heavenly gardens, library, and laboratories where philosophers, scientists, and theologians could debate in intellectual freedom.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
The Alamut castle was built by the Justanid ruler Wahsudan b. Marzuban, a follower of Zaydi Shiaism, around 865 AD.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
The Alamut castle was built by the Justanid ruler Wahsudan b. Marzuban, a follower of Zaydi Shiaism, around 865 AD. | Copyright: Ahmadreza Rafati
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Today, it lies in ruins, but because of its historical significance, it is being developed by the Iranian government as a tourist destination.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut, which is the most famous of these strongholds, was thought impregnable to any military attack, and was fabled for its heavenly gardens, library, and laboratories where philosophers, scientists, and theologians could debate in intellectual freedom.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
The Alamut castle was built by the Justanid ruler Wahsudan b. Marzuban, a follower of Zaydi Shiaism, around 865 AD.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
After the Mongol destruction, the castle was of only regional significance, passing through the hands of various local powers. | Copyright: Alireza Javaheri
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province. | Copyright: Ahmadreza Rafati
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
After the Mongol destruction, the castle was of only regional significance, passing through the hands of various local powers.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut, which is the most famous of these strongholds, was thought impregnable to any military attack, and was fabled for its heavenly gardens, library, and laboratories where philosophers, scientists, and theologians could debate in intellectual freedom. | Copyright: Mahmoodreza Mohajerani
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province. | Copyright: Elahe Abed
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut remained under Justanid control until the arrival of the Ismaili chief da’i (missionary) Hasan-i Sabbah to the castle in 1090 AD, marking the start of the Alamut period in Ismaili history. | Copyright: Elahe Abed
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province.
Alamut Castle - Qazvin
Today, it lies in ruins, but because of its historical significance, it is being developed by the Iranian government as a tourist destination.
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