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Eskandari Dam (Defense Wall), Gorgan The said defensive wall is reputedly known by the names of "Qezel Allan", "Eskandar" (which is also known as "Firoozeh" Dam) and is located to the north of Gorgan and Gonbad. The same stretches from a west to east direction. Alongside this wall are defensive towers and castles, at certain intervals, the relics of which are similar to hillocks on the fringes of this wall. The walls of these castles and ramparts have been generally constructed of colossal square bricks. Parts of this defensive wall which has remained intact, is approximately 3-5 m. in height and 10 m. in width. This rampart resembling that of a dam is an attractive site for visitors who come from far. Espi Fort (Aq Qal'eh), Gorgan The location of this castle is in the northern section of the former Mobarak Abad castle, on the fringes of the Gorgan River. Jenashak Fort, Gorgan This fort consists of three castles, which according to some narrations when Qabus Ebne Voshmgir, was dethroned remained captive here for a period. The names of these three castles are Seeb Chal, Valeman and Kashidar (now called Deshli) and situated at the top of mountain. Khandan Fort (Khalat Poushan), Gorgan The ruins of this fort have been remained in the south west of Gorgan, right on the top of an elevated hill, which is at present surrounded by forest trees. Maran Castle, Gorgan The Maran Castle is a relic from the Parthian era. It is said that Maran is the same second capital of the Parthians which was constructed by Tirdad. It is the vicinity where Yazidebne Mahlab killed thousands of people. Mohammad Hassan Khan-e- Jalayer took refuge in Maran castle after the war with Iranian central government, and was trapped by a person known as Haji. The Maran Kooh area around the castle was rendered to Haji thus named Hajilar. |
