Arjan Castle, Behbahan

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Arjan Castle, Behbahan

The Arjan Castle in Behbahan township has been constructed at the top of Sanglakh Mountain stuck to a colossal slab of stone. Rain water was used to be collected in water reservoirs of this castle through this slab of stone. The structural architecture of towers is of roman style,i.e., cubic in shape. The castle has a comparatively large courtyard, with chambers in three floors having roman styled ceilings.

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