Qal'eh Dokhtar | |
Native Name: | قلعه دختر |
Native Name Lang: | fas |
Former Names: | Mountain Castle |
Alternate Names: | Maiden Castle |
Location Town: | Kerman |
Location Country: | Iran |
Status: | Ruined |
Years Built: | At least 2,000 years old |
Material: | Clay |
Qal'eh Dokhtar is a clay castle in Kerman, Iran. It was built in the times of the Median kingdom. During the Seljuk period the castle was considered a refuge for the Kermanians. Today it is a historical site of Kerman, lying in ruins.[1] [2]