Boshruyeh County
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Boshruyeh County
Persian: شهرستان بشرویه | |
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 Location of Boshruyeh County in South Khorasan province (top left, purple) | |
 Location of South Khorasan province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 34°06′N 57°23′E / 34.100°N 57.383°E[1][2] | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | South Khorasan |
| Established | 2008[3] |
| Capital | Boshruyeh |
| Districts | Central, Eresk |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 26,064 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Boshruyeh County (Persian: شهرستان بشرویه) is in South Khorasan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Boshruyeh.[3]
There are several historical buildings in Boshrouyeh and its surroundings. Based on historical books, the city has existed for at least for 700 years. Some of the most famous buildings are:
- Qale’ye Dokhtar (Girl's Castle): This citadel is located on top of a mountain in the west of the city. It has been reported that this huge and ancient building is a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance in this region.
- Hosseinieh Haj Ali Ashraf: This building has Indian architectural features and is used for “religious mourning rites” during the month of Muharram.
- Masjed Miandeh (City-Center Mosque): This a state edifice from the period of Ismaili governance. The mosque dates back to 400 years.
- Saray-e Serke: This ancient and simple house is well known and used for holding religious mourning ceremonies.
In 2008, Boshruyeh District was separated from Ferdows County in the establishment of Boshruyeh County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Boshruyeh as its capital and only city at the time.[3] The village of Eresk was converted to a city in 2010.[citation needed]
