Bidaskan Castle, Ferdows

🕰️When was it built?

The castle dates back to the Qajar era and was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 15 November 2006 as number 16324. Time and earthquakes have destroyed much of it.

🏛️What was it built for?

Towers and ramparts were built for protection and keeping watch. Standing on a hill helped the guards see the land around and made it harder to reach the walls; here the height of the ground was part of the building's defensive position.

👀What you will see

• The remains of the castle's towers stand on top of the hill in the middle of the village, set apart from the houses below.
• The surviving ramparts mark the edge of the castle on the height; don't climb the worn walls to see them.

🎒Good to know before you go

• Wear proper shoes for the uphill path, and keep away from the edge of the hill and unstable parts.
• When walking through the village lanes, respect people's homes, and ask before photographing anyone.