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Dec 24, 2011

Rudkhan Castle in Gilan

it was constructed during Seljuk Dynastyby followers Ismā'īlī Sect. Rud-khan Castle (also Rood-khan Castle) is a brick and stone medieval castle in Iran.
Located 25 km southwest of Foman city north of Iran in Gilan province, it is a military complex which had been constructed during the Seljuk Dynasty by followers of the Ismā'īlī sect. The castle is built on two tips of a mount, with an area of 2.6 hectares (6.4 acres). Its architects have benefited from natural mountainous features in the construction of the fort.
The Rudkhan Castle River originates in the surrounding heights and flows from south to north. This castle sits on peak of two mountains and after crossing the mountains winding  routs with dens forests, one thing can be noticed by somewone is its big gate.

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