Avarsian Castle, Ahar
Located 11 km. on the Ahar - Kalibar Road and is one of the evidences from the Sassanid era.

Babak Castle, Kalibar

This castle is located 5 km. southwest of Kalibar, at 2,600 m. above sea level. Surrounding the castle are valleys and only access to this structure is through a narrow track. It was from this castle that Babak Khorram Din and his followers fought against the Arabs for 22 years. Historical evidences show that this castle was the center of rule in the 6th and 7th century A.H., of the territory. This castle has been repaired by The Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran.

Dokhtar (Qiz Qalasi) Castle, Mianeh

The castle is located south of Pol-e-Dokhtar of Mianeh and the caravansary or ancient inn of Jamal Abad, one of the masterpieces of architecture.

Joeshoon Castle, Ahar
Located on a height, 26 km. west of Varzegan, this castle belongs to pre-Islamic period and was also utilized after Islam.

Kordasht Castle, Kalibar

This castle is on the fringes of the Aras River, in the village of Kordasht and is related to the Qajar era.

Nodooz Castle, Ahar
This castle is located 25 km. southeast of Ahar at a height region, dating back to the Sassanid period. It is built of stone, brick and gypsum, having a tall tower.
Peygham Castle, Kalibar
Located 13 km. from Kalibar and is related to the Parthian era. It is 18 km. from the Babak Castle.

Poshtoo Castle, Ahar
This castle is one of the most important and valuable historical monuments of Ahar. Located on a high mountain 3,000 m. in altitude, this castle has high, rocky ramparts. The only access to this castle is by the 220 stony steps.
Qahqaheh Castle, Kalibar
This castle has also been constructed on the mountains and during the Safavid era was used as a prison for political opponents. The architecture of this castle is unique on its own and worth mentioning.

San Sarood Castle, Marand
This ancient fort is located on a high, stony hillock 26 km. north of Marand. To the east of this, huge stone slabs can be observed related to the periods before the birth of Christ.

Zahak Castle, Hashtrood

The remnants of the said castle is east of the Khorassanak station on the railway line running between Tehran and Tabriz. This castle dates back to some centuries BC, but during the Esmaili reign was repaired and utilized. The said castle was most probably a watch-post of the times before being used for residential purposes.
Zahak Castle, Maragheh
The castle is situated 28 km. east of Ajabsheer on the eastern banks of the Lake Orumieh. According to historical evidences, this castle dates back to pre-Islamic period.

Other Castles, East Azarbaijan
Besides the above mentioned castles, there are other castles in the province of East Azarbaijan, such as the Qizlar Qalasi Castle 20 km. southwest of Maragheh, the 'Aaq Gonbad' Castle in the Islamic Island, the 'Aabi Qalesi' and 'Ismaili Kandi' Castle in Haris, the Herati Castle in Khamneh to name a few.