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PASSARGAD | PERSEPOLIS | NAQSH-e RUSTAM | SHUSHTAR, Ancient Hydro Engineering Exhibition | SUSA ( SHUSH ) | Temple of Khorheh | Taq ( Tagh ) -e- Bostan | DEZFUL | Ganjnameh | CHOQA ZANBIL | Anahita Temple | Ardashir Palace | Takht -e- Soleyman ( The Throne of Solomon ) | Atashkooh Fire Temple | Ancient City of Goor | Ghaleh Dokhtar ( Firooz Abad ) | Niasar Chahar Taghi (Four Arches) | Hegmataneh ( Ecbatana ) | Bistun (Behistun) | Ancient City of Bishapur ( Bishabur ) | Niasar Cave ( Mitra Temple ) | Persian Woman in the Course of History | Ancient Rock Art ( Petroglyphs ) | Bazeh Khur ( Bazeh Hur) Fire Temple | Tang -e- Chogan ( Polo Valley ) | Ancient Sialk Hills | Dash Kasan Temple (Dragon Temple) | TAKHT -E- ROSTAM FIRE TEMPLE | Ancient City of Seymareh (Madakto) | Deyr Gachin Caravansary | Rashkan Fort | Ancient Gavmishan Bridge | Posht Ghale Fortress | Tappeh Mill Fire Temple

Rashkan Fort

Ruins of Rashkan Fort are located in Rey, south of Tehran, Iran. The fort belongs to Parthian era(243 BC – 224 AD) and its name is after founder of the Parthian dynasty, Arashk.
There are remnants of some palaces, warehouses and arsenals within the fort area and many findings from there are now keeping in Iran's National Ancient Museum.
Rashkan Fort was mainly made of rock and mortar and was used for protecting Rey area. It was first destroyed during Arabs invasion (around 224 AD), then rehabilitated during Deilami Buid dynasty (923- 1055 AD), lasting until recent centuries, when gradually deserted.
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mt_wallet PM reply 12-Nov-2011 19:03
Nice gallery, so much ancient history in your interesting country Ali. V
sand_shadow PM reply 01-Nov-2011 15:40
Great gallery! Thanks for the text, too!
bluebirdstar PM reply 31-Oct-2011 02:34
Well composed and highly educational! V
Len PM reply 30-Oct-2011 04:54
Clear and excellent display!!!!V.
an nguyen PM reply 28-Oct-2011 12:16
Fascinating to go through your portfolio of places in Iran .
I really find the quality time browsing your work .
Jean-Marie Choisel PM reply 26-Oct-2011 05:27
Very interesting gallery Ali. Your detailed explanations are very useful to understand this historical site. ~BV~.
Gill Kopy PM reply 23-Oct-2011 23:21
I love your historical galleries - always interesting V
Zoltán Balogh PM reply 22-Oct-2011 13:24
Another very interesting gallery from Iran, thank you for sharing Ali! Great job! V
parallaxes PM reply 22-Oct-2011 07:01
Great shots and subject, Ali... Bravo :^)
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