Jandaq Castle

Everyone knows Isfahan for its Chehel Sotoun or its famous bridges. But this is not the end. In Khour va Biabanak County, you can see a castle in which, after 1700 years, people's daily life is still going on, and it is a sign of Isfahan's ancient history.

Jandaq Castle is the name of this bright desert star that we will explain to you in this article.Let's go and visit the ancient structure of east of Isfahan.

How to find Jandaq Castle?

In the northeastern corner of Isfahan province, there is a small mud and clay town that dates back to the Sassanid era and still maintains its historical context.According to historical sources, the city of Jandaq was built in the Sassanid era of Khosrow I, (Anushirvan) and was in the shape of a regular circle. Jandaq Castle, as the main part of the city, which is also known as Anushirvan Castle, bears the nickname of the beating heart of the city.

The points you need to know about the history and architecture of Jandaq Castle:

Jandaq Castle has an area of 1.5 hectares (relatively large) and has a rectangular shape and is built a 20-meter watch tower in its four corners. All its internal parts are made of clay and straw and have been adapted to desert life.It is interesting to know that people still live in some parts of the castle, which is unique in its kind in the world.One of the most attractive features of visiting Jandaq Castle is listening to the oral and hand-to-hand stories of Jandaq residents about the castle and its history, which sometimes become like a fairy tale.The large area of the castle made it possible to build a grand mosque and a Hussainiyah in it during the Islamic period, which are still standing today.Iran's desert is not only hot, but it hides a and distant history in its heart, one of which is Jandaq Castle!!!