Hi guys, Have you ever heard about Alamut in IRAN?
If your answer is NO, read this.
Alamut Castle is one of the tourist attractions of Qazvin and one of the most important historical castles in Iran, which is an ideal place for those interested in history and archeology. The fort was the seat of Hassan Sabah, the founder of the Ismaili and anti-Seljuk government in the 5th century AH, who became famous for his military activities. Alamut Castle is not only a spectacular historical attraction; It has beautiful nature that can be attractive to any tourist. Only those who climb the stairs of Alamut and taste the hard way can understand the magic of this castle. In the continuation of this article, you will learn more about Alamut Castle from Kejaroo.
Alamut Castle is located on a high cliff at an altitude of 2,163 meters above sea level in the northeast of Gazer Khan village in the Alamut region of Qazvin, and to reach it you have a winding path that takes more than an hour; However, it has a very beautiful view in spring. In addition, you have to climb the steps of this impassable rock so that you can visit this historical structure after about 45 minutes of mountaineering.
Alamut Castle overlooks the precipice on all four sides, and due to its defensive structure, its only entrance is at the end of the northeast side.
History has it that when Hassan Sabah was expelled from the court of the Seljuk emperor, he went to Egypt to learn the principles of the Ismaili religion. After returning to Iran, he travels all over the country to find a suitable place for his activities, which eventually selects the Alamut region.Hassan Sabah captured this fort in 486 AH and is now called "Hassan Sabah Fortress". The fort's main reputation has been due to Hassan Sabah's military-security activities.
During the Qajar period, Alamut Castle was destroyed and its bricks were used for construction. Excavations to find the treasure also destroyed it, and it can be said that numerous natural and unnatural events went hand in hand so that the remnants of this castle are very few. It is interesting to note that archaeologists used to think that this was just a prison; Gradually, however, signs of the lives of prominent figures and high-ranking community officials were found in the area.
The name of Alamut Castle consists of two parts, "Al" and "Amoot", the first of which is taken from "Aloo" or "Allah" meaning eagle and the second means learning.
Alamut Castle is actually composed of two castles above and below, the walls of which are made according to the condition of the rocks, and therefore t
To meet the water needs of the inhabitants of the castle, reservoirs have been dug, which is one of the most interesting reservoirs in Iran. In the water supply system of the castle, water was brought into the castle with the help of a series of springs from a spring at the foot of the mountain north of the castle.heir width is different in different parts. This castle has a shape similar to a sleeping camel. Of the four towers of the castle, three towers are still standing on the east, north and south sides.
Stone steps were installed at the entrance of the castle in the Qajar era, and before that, mules were used for this route. There is a pond eight meters long and five meters wide in this complex, which has been dug by hand and is still full of water with rain. Another interesting part of the castle is the old vine in the southwestern part of the pond, which is said to have been planted by Hassan Sabah himself.
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