Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan

Pre-medieval castle in Azerbaijan
39°11′50″N 45°24′45″E / 39.1971°N 45.4124°E / 39.1971; 45.4124Built7th centuryRestored2013

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

  1. ^ NAXÇIVAN MUXTAR RESPUBLİKASI
  • “Nahkchivangala” Historical-Architectural Museum Complex
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