Jalali Castle and Seljuk Wall
Jalali Castle, also known as Gebri Castle, is located in Kashan city. This historical fort is located on top of a high hill and is clearly visible from a distance.
History:
The exact date of construction of Jalali Castle is not known, but some historians attribute it to the Seljuk period. Throughout its history, this castle has witnessed many events and developments and it has been used as a military fortress, a place of residence and a shelter.
Architecture:
Jalali Castle has a special and unique architecture. This fort consists of two parts, the fence, the tower and the rampart. The castle fence is made of clay and mud and has a height of about 10 meters. The towers and ramparts of the castle are placed on different fronts of the fence and are made of stone and brick.
Different sections:
Fence: The fence of Jalali Castle has an entrance gate on the south side. This gate is made of stone and brick and has beautiful decorations.
Towers and ramparts: Jalali Castle has 12 towers and ramparts on different fronts of the fence. These towers and ramparts were used to watch and defend the castle against enemy attacks.
Inner part: The inner part of Jalali Castle includes several rooms and halls. These rooms and halls are now completely destroyed, but their remains can still be seen.
Tourist Attractions:
Jalali Castle, as one of the historical tourist attractions of Isfahan province, has attracted the attention of many domestic and foreign tourists. Among the tourist attractions of this castle, the following can be mentioned:
Special and unique architecture: Jalali Castle architecture is an example of Seljuk period military architecture. This castle is built using materials such as clay, mud, stone and brick and has beautiful decorations.
Location: Jalali Castle is located near Jalali village in Kashan city. This village is located in a mountainous area with good weather and has a beautiful and eye-catching nature.
Views: From the top of Jalali Castle, you can see a beautiful and panoramic view of the Kashan plain and the surrounding mountains.
Seljuk fence:
The Seljuk Wall, also known as the Great Wall of Tabaristan, is a long and massive wall built during the Seljuk period in northern Iran. This fence extended from the east of the Caspian Sea to the west of the Alborz Mountains and was used to protect the Seljuk territory against enemy attacks.
Specifications:
Length: about 200 km
Height: about 10 meters
Width: about 5 meters
Materials: stone, brick and clay
Different sections:
Wall: The Seljuk fence has a long and huge wall that had towers and ramparts on different fronts for observation and defense.
Gates: The Seljuk wall had several entrance and exit gates. These gates were used for the passage of people and goods.
Forts: During the Seljuk siege, several castles were built to protect the gates and important points of the fence.
