Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan
Pre-medieval castle in Azerbaijan
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The Yazdegerd Castle is a pre-medieval Sassanid castle in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is constructed solely of mud. The castle is named after the last Sassanid king, Yazdegerd III (632–651).
| Yazdegerd Castle | |
|---|---|
| Yezidabad qalası (Azerbaijani) | |
| Nakhchivangala | |
 Fortress walls | |
 Interactive map of Yazdegerd Castle | |
| 39.1971°N 45.4124°E | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | 5CW6+QGH Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan |
| History | |
| Built | 7th century |
| Site notes | |
| Restored | 2013 |
Outside of scientific circles the castle is commonly known as Nakhchivangala or Kohnagala.[1] It currently houses a museum.
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