Kouh Qain Castle (Hossein Qaini Castle): a strong fortress in the heart of history
Koh Qain Castle or Hossein Qaini Castle is a strong and magnificent fortress in the city of Qain, located in South Khorasan province. This castle, which dates back to the Sassanid period, is located on a mountain overlooking the city and has been used as a shelter and command center in the Qahestan region for a long time.
Architecture:
Materials: The castle is made of stone and mortar and has long and thick walls.
Tower and rampart: The castle has numerous towers and ramparts in different corners and sides, which were used for observation and shooting at the attackers.
Courtyard: The central courtyard of the castle is a wide and open space where there is a large basin to collect rainwater.
Rooms: Around the central courtyard, there are several rooms on two floors. These rooms have been the living quarters of soldiers, crew and the ruler’s family.
Corridors: There are several corridors inside the fort that are used to access different parts of the fort.
Decorations: Koh Qain Castle does not have special decorations and is more focused on its strength and efficiency.
History:
Building: Qain Mountain Castle dates back to the Sassanid period.
Rulers: This castle has had many rulers throughout history. including Hossein Qaini, one of Hassan Sabah’s generals, who restored and restored this castle during the Ismaili period.
Resistance: The Qain Castle has been attacked many times throughout history, but due to its strength and convenient location, it has never been captured.
Damage: This castle suffered a lot of damage due to numerous earthquakes, especially the 1357 Tabas earthquake.
Restoration: After the earthquake, Koh Qain Castle was restored and restored with the cooperation of the Cultural Heritage Organization and the local people.
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