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Rostam Castle-Khosf

This castle is located in the southeast of Khosf on the top of a hill overlooking Mazhan Plain. Since it is located on an inaccessible place, it is less damaged compared with other castles. There are 6 halls in the castle with nice architecture. Although the entrances to these halls are closed, the halls are relatively intact. There is a well in the centre of the castle 8 meters deep with a water storage in the southern part made of stone and mortal. There are 5 observation towers in northern part of the castle.

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