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 | |
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| 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 |
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