Located near Kashan city of Isfahan province, in the heart of central Iran,
the amazing Maranjab Desert is the storyteller of ancient journeys when the
Silk Road slowly passed through Iran and connected east to west. The restless
sand dunes of Maranjab have hosted merchants, camels, caravans and passengers
for centuries.
Maranjab Castle
This desert hides glorious heritages of Shah Abbas in itself. Shah Abbas, the powerful Safavid king is known for constructing numerous castles in Iran.
350 years ago when Uzbeks and Afghans invaded Iran, he constructed a big
military castle in the Maranjab Desert and employed soldiers to scout the vast
desert and provide safety for the merchants during their journey through this
endless desert. This castle, a masterpiece of Safavid architecture, is located
beside an ancient Qanat and is 3500 square meters in area.
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| Maranjab Castle. |
