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Sefid Castle, Mamasani
This castle is located 15 km. north of Noor-Abad, it dates back to the Elamite era. It is believed that in 5th century, it was one of the famous castles of Esmailians and in the year 654 AH it was destroyed by Holakoo Khan the king of the Mongols.
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Qadamgah Castle, Lar
Located northwest of the ancient city of Lar, this castle is built on a platform surrounded by steep slopes. It dates back to the pre-Islamic period and was used for defense purposes. Today only ruins (the northern wall and two smaller towers) remain as in the Safavid period, this place was destroyed
Qabr Castle, Jahrum
This castle is located 50 km. from Jahrum city, at the top of a mount in an altitude of 400 m. To the west of this castle is a small spring. Beside the spring there is a narrow zigzag route, which terminates to the tower of the Qabr Castle.
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Karim Khani Citadel, Shiraz
It used to be the main residential palace of Karim Khan-e-Zand and his dynasty in Shiraz. Surrounded by high brick walls, there are four towers, each at a corner of the complex. This place was used as a prison for thirty five years until 1971. Although damaged as a result of misuse, renovations are taking place. This monument is a good representative of the architectural style which was typical of the Zand period.
Kaka Castle, Mamasani
This castle is located 8 km. from the hilly village of Kalgeh and is surrounded by the Ena and Sejak Gorges from which the Fahliyan River crosses by. It is believed that this castle once belonged to the Esmailians and it's antiquity dates back to 6th century AH. This castle is situated in the Mamasani township.
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