Arg of Karim Khan
citadel in Shiraz, Iranian national heritage site
The Arg of Karim Khan' (Persian: ارگ کریم خان Arg-e Karim Khan) or Karim Khan Citadel is a citadel located in downtown Shiraz, Iran.
Karim Khan Citadel | |
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ارگ کریم خان زند | |
Former names | Arg of Karim Khan |
General information | |
Type | Castle |
Architectural style | Iranian architecture |
Location | Shiraz, Iran |
Construction started | 1766 |
Completed | 1767 |
Height | 14 m |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Imperial resident, Military. (later prison) |
Size | 4.000 m2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Karim Khan Zand |
Engineer | A team of engineers all from Zand territories |
References
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