Tabas Citadel

Tabas Citadel, a strong fortress in the heart of the desertTabas Citadel or Tabas Castle is a magnificent and historical building in the city of Tabas, in South Khorasan province. This citadel, which dates back to the 18th century, is actually the largest adobe building in Iran.Architecture:Materials: This citadel is made of clay and mud and has long and thick walls with a height of 10 to 15 meters. These walls protected the fort from attacks as well as desert winds and storms.Tower and rampart: Tabas citadel has numerous towers and ramparts in different corners and sides. These towers were used for observation and shooting at the attackers.Courtyard: The central courtyard of the citadel is a large and open space with an area of 4800 square meters, where there is a large basin for collecting rainwater.Rooms: Around the central courtyard, there are several rooms on two floors. These rooms have been the living quarters of soldiers, crew and the ruler's family.Corridors: There are several corridors inside the citadel that are used to access different parts of the fort.Decorations: Brick decorations and mosaic tiles have given stunning beauty to some parts of the citadel, especially the entrance gate.History:Construction: The Tabas citadel was built in the Qajar period by the order of Nader Shah Afshar.Rulers: This citadel has had many rulers throughout history. including the ruler of Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, Mohammad Ibrahim Khan Alam, and Amir Ismail Khan, each of whom made changes in the citadel.Earthquake: Tabas Citadel was severely damaged by the Tabas earthquake in 1357. In this earthquake, many parts of the citadel, including towers, walls and roofs, were destroyed.Restoration: After the earthquake, Tabas Citadel was restored and restored with the cooperation of the Cultural Heritage Organization and the local people. The restoration of Tabas citadel continued until 1380 and now this historical building is known as one of the important tourist attractions of South Khorasan province.

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