Kuh Qaen Castle

Kuh Qaen castle
قلعه کوه قائن
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General information
TypeCastle
Town or cityQaen
CountryIran Iran

Kuh Qaen castle or Ghal'eh-Kuh of Qa'en (Persian: قلعه کوه قائن), also known as Husayn Qa'ini Castle (قلعه جسین قائنی), is a historical castle located in Qaen County in South Khorasan Province, The fortress dates back to the Ismailis of the Alamut Period.[1][2] It was one of their most important strongholds in Quhistan.

References

  1. ^ "مرمت اثر تاریخی قلعه کوه قاین در خراسان جنوبی آغاز شد". Islamic Republic News Agency. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "قلعه‌کوه قاین، دژی ماندگار از دوره ساسانیان". Iranian Students News Agency. Retrieved 17 February 2021.