Rayen Castle

Rayen Castle

ارگ راین
A view of Arg-e Rayen
Alternative name	Arg-e Rayen
Location	Kerman, Iran
Region	Rayen
Type	Castle
History
Material	Adobe
Site notes
Public access	yes

The Rayen Castle (Persian: ارگ راين Arg-e Rāyen) is a historic adobe fortress situated on the outskirts of the Hezar Masjed Mountains, about 100 kilometers south of Kerman province, Iran. The castle and the mudbrick city it protects display numerous architectural elements and design strategies recognized as hallmarks of Iranian citadels. The complex is well preserved despite numerous natural disasters that have destroyed similar structures nearby, including Arg-e Bam, which was destroyed in an earthquake in December 2003.

Rayen is assumed to have been inhabited until 1868. Although believed to be at least 1,000 years old, it may have foundations dating to the pre-Islamic

Gallery

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  Castle's gate
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  Inside of the castle
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  A tower of the castle
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  View at night

See also

• List of Iranian castles
• Iranian architecture

References

External links

• Official website
• Report: "Arg-e Rayen tries to replace Bam"

29°35′35″N 57°26′17″E / 29.5931°N 57.4381°E / 29.5931; 57.4381

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