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Iran - Rayen Castle in Kerman

Rayen Castle (Persian: ارگ راين arg -e- rayen) is an adobe castle in Kerman province, Iran.

The well-preserved medieval mudbrick city of Rayen, is similar to the Arg-e Bam city which was destroyed in an earthquake in December 2003. Rayen displays all the architectural elements of a deserted citadel.

Arg-e-Rayen was inhabited until 150 years ago and although believed to be at least 1,000 years old, may in fact have foundations from the pre-Islamic Sassanid era.

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