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Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan

Coordinates: 39°11′50″N 45°24′45″E / 39.1971°N 45.4124°E / 39.1971; 45.4124
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Yazdegerd Castle
Native name
Yezidabad qalası (Azerbaijani)
Nakhchivangala
Fortress walls
TypeCastle
Location5CW6+QGH
Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
Coordinates39°11′50″N 45°24′45″E / 39.1971°N 45.4124°E / 39.1971; 45.4124
Built7th century
Restored2013

The Yazdegerd Castle is a pre-medieval Sassanid castle in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is constructed solely of mud. The castle is named after the last Sassanid king, Yazdegerd III (632–651).

Outside of scientific circles the castle is commonly known as Nakhchivangala or Kohnagala.[1] It currently houses a museum.

References

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  1. ^ NAXÇIVAN MUXTAR RESPUBLİKASI
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