Samsam al-Sultaneh Bakhtiari Castle

Samsam al-Sultaneh Bakhtiari Castle: a strong fortress in the heart of ZagrosSamsam al-Sultaneh Bakhtiari Castle is a strong and magnificent fortress located in Shalamzar city of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. This castle was built in 1307 AH by the order of Najafaqli Khan Samsam al-Sultaneh, one of the powerful men of the Qajar period.Location and architecture of the castle:Samsam al-Sultaneh Castle is located on the mountainside and in a high position. This castle consists of two parts, inner and outer. The inner part includes the palace, harem, stables and storage. The outer part also included high fences, towers and ramparts and entrance gates.Materials and structure of the castle:Samsam al-Sultaneh Castle is made of stone, brick and clay and has very high strength and stability. The walls of the castle reach about 2 meters in their thickest part.Castle attractions:Samsam al-Sultaneh Castle, in addition to its historical and architectural value, also has many beautiful natural and tourist attractions. Among these attractions, the following can be mentioned:Panoramic view: From the top of the castle, you can see a very beautiful view of the city of Shalamzar and the surrounding plains.Decorations: Samsam Al-Sultaneh Castle has very beautiful decorations such as painting, plastering and tiling.Reservoir: Inside the castle, there is a beautiful reservoir that was used to store water in the past.Towers: Samsam al-Sultaneh Castle has several high towers that were used for observation and guarding.Importance of the castle:Samsam al-Sultaneh Castle is one of the important and historical castles of Iran, which has a high historical and cultural value. This castle is a symbol of the power and greatness of Iran in the past.Current status of the castle:Samsam al-Sultaneh Castle is currently in a relatively good condition. However, parts of it have been destroyed by natural and human factors.

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