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Kharbez Archaeological City, Qeshm
This ancient city is related to the Sassanide era, and till the 4th century AH. was a thriving city. Earthenware and other evidences have been found through surveys made here. The estimated length of this city is 7 km. and sweet-water was utilized here.
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Ancient Quay, Bandar Laft
In Bandar Laft there is the remains of an ancient quay, which is most probably related to the Medes, Achaemenians and Sassanids. This pier is 130 m. in length and has a solid flooring, to the thickness of 7 m. The walls of this construction is of stone and measures 3 m.
Other Castles, Hormozgan
Another castle worth mentioning in this province is the Laft castle, situated in the south of the Laft village of Qeshm.
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Portuguese Castle, Qeshm
This castle was built in the year 1030 AH. to the north east of this island under the decree of the Spanish monarch of the times. The same has two ramparts and towers in the four corners. Within the castle a number of extremely ancient and rusty canons remain to date.
Lashtan Castle, Bandar Lengeh
This castle was constructed in the year 904 AH. and is at a distance of 6 km. east of Bandar Lengeh. Within the castle are a number of ponds, cemeteries, and storage areas for edible commodities, amongst other remains. Stony crypts similar to those of the early cavemen dwellings can be noted on the heights in the surroundings.
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