The Narin Castle

If you are looking for a historical as well as a famous monument both equally then you need to visit the Narin castle which is considered to be about 5000 years old. That's a huge time but it still stands tall for all the visitors. To add more about the Narin castle we have to say that it has been a residential place initially till the pre-Islamic centuries but later it was abandoned.

The best part is that as in the case of many other historical monuments in Iran, the Narin castle has also been registered under the list of national works of Iran back in the year 1354 AH holding the registration number 1086.

You will find this great ancient site located in Meibod City in the beautiful province of Yazd. You will find the Narin castle exactly about 50 km from the northwestern part of Yazd city. The castle is about 25 meters tall in height and has been able to melt hearts with its ancient look and texture. The castle has a pictorial history.

As a result of the investigation luckily they found that there is even a high possibility of the existence of many settlements in the area before the Narin castle was even constructed. By the passage of time due to weather and natural calamities, the Narin castle has faced damage as well mainly in the parts of the pillars, as well as the outer fences that have been destroyed.

To know more about the Narin castle it is a good idea to read till the end patiently. There is a lot that you can know about this historical castle. 

The History of the Narin Castle

The history of the site is as interesting as it appears. 

The castle was built initially for the Hazrat Suleiman to hide in there. This is not a historical story and it has a legendary aspect. Initially when Islam arose the Narin castle was very valuable and essential at that time. It was also used as a great place to protect from enemies and foreigners. So now you know how important Narin Castle has been. 

According to what the archaeologist believe they say that the castle was not constructed on virgin land. This means that initially there have been brick structures right on the bottom parts as well as layers. There are even traces of burns as well as ovens which prove the belief is true.

While standing in the castle you will be able to see the entire city along with its beautiful surrounding. According to some experts they consider the huge historical mansion to be one of the adobe buildings that has been left from the old Iranian era.

To date, the Narin castle is strong thanks to the great architecture that has been used in its creation. To go deeper about the Narin castle we have to say that it consists of two parts that are well known for their upper and lower parts. In the lower part, you will be able to see the residential area, a mosque as well as a bath. It is also known to be a Sharstan but unfortunately, there are no traces of it today.

On the other hand, on its upper part which was known as the Hakimneshin, there was a three-story building which initially started from the third gate and eventually ended along with a spiral movement right in the Shahneshin area. Sounds interesting, don't you agree?

Let us read some tips which will be beneficial to you before you plan your trip to this beautiful Narin castle in Yazd. 

Tips Worth Knowing

You should know that you can only visit the Narin castle during the day time starting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. The ticket cost will vary based on your nationality. 

Make sure you do not damage anything while you are there instead try and protect it as much as you can.  If you desire to click the best pictures, then you should try them during the daytime as they will be the most unique ones. 

It should be added that there is no correct definition as to what was the castle used for actually but there are some probabilities that the Narin castle was meant as a military centre and as a result of its moat dug around the castle there is an argument that states the castle has been either a military fortress or even an administrative centre. Today you will not be able to see much of it except for brick walls. 

Did you know that the castle was built entirely from raw clay? Let us see how we can get there easier. 

How to Access Narin Castle? 

You can reach the Narin castle easily as it is located between the Bab Al Masjed as well as the Noabad neighborhood. In Yazd, everyone knows the location of the Narin castle so if you are really interested to go there you can even ask the locals they will be ready to help.

While you are there make sure to visit other sites as well. You should know that since Meibod was considered to be a commercial as well as an industrial sector in Yazd it has a long history and is known for being the main hub and the centre for the production of the tiles as well as ceramic.

It is the only remains that provide proof of the civilization’s existence there. While you are there you can easily travel and see the Pigeon Tower, the Shah Abbasi Caravanserai as well as the Plus museum. 

Your trip will be completed with positive vibes and great feelings once you are in Yazd after visiting all the sites, especially the Narin castle. You can even capture memories and take them back with you and cherish the memories forever. 

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