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Dash Qalasi (Fanaspa Fortress) - Nima Pourreza

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Trail stats

Distance
4.11 mi
Elevation gain
1,768 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,765 ft
Max elevation
5,595 ft
TrailRank 
35
Min elevation
4,815 ft
Trail type
Loop
Coordinates
736
Uploaded
April 6, 2018
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near ‘Arablū, East Azerbaijan (Iran)

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Itinerary description

The ancient and amazing collection of Dash Qalasi, Zohang or Azhdahak fortress ("Fanaspa" in Greek sources), since at least 1000 B.C, where the death of 35,000 roman armies after 27 days of war and failure happened at 36 B.C.

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Camping Area

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Qaranqu chay passer-by river bridge

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Secret entrance cave to castle

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Historical Monument

Construction Date: at least 1000 B.C Usage: fireplace, watch-tower.

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Museum

a museum for preserve and display archaeological discoveries from this historical land

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Ancient buildings

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Castle Frontier Walls

Image 1: Castle frontier walls Image 2: Maragheh to mianeh railway view from castle walls Image 3: front landscape of walls

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Qaranqu chay

Qaranqu chay (river), amazing view from top of mount

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Landscape view

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