Yazdegerd_Castle,_Nakhchivan

Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan

Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan

Pre-medieval castle in Azerbaijan

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).

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

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    NAXÇIVAN MUXTAR RESPUBLİKASI


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