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Choobin Castle, Malayer This castle is close to the lands of Daulat Abad (Malayer). Before inauguration of Malayer city, it was known as 'Choobin' or 'Choobineh'. This name was most probably in honor of the Iranian commander 'Bahram-e-Choobin'. Due to the expansion of the city, this structure has been gradually demolished. Dokhtar (Qiz Qalasi) Castle, Hamedan Though this castle is in ruins, the ramparts and structure can still be seen. Some of the gate ways and staircases have been made of polished stone. This reveals that the city prospered during those times. The important military condition of this structure was an imprint on the whole of the city of Hamedan, its surroundings and the famous Hamedan - Towiserkan Gorge. Kharabeh (Yazdgerd) Castle, Malayer This castle which is a Sassanid relic is located in the 'Kooh-e-Yazdgerd' in the township of Malayer. This relic could have been a shelter for 'Yazdgerd III'. At present only the ruined ramparts can be observed. Nooshijan Castle (Atashkadeh Fort), Malayer This castle lies 20 km. west of Malayer, in the district of Shurkat. In this region three cycles of civilizations have been distinct; the first of which being in the second half of the 8th to the beginning of 6th century B.C. and related to the Medes. The architectural relics in this connection are, the fire-temple or (Atashkadeh) on the western side of the hill, the pillared hall or 'Apadana', the main hall or temple used for worship, chambers, store-rooms, tunnel and ramparts of the castle. The civilizations which came afterwards, that is the second and third cycles, have not been clarified. Other Castles, Hamedan Other castles worth mentioning are the 'Oshtoran Castle' located in the village of Oshtoran of Hamedan Province. |
