Alamüt Castle

States
Iran
Category
Cultural
Year
2026
Region
Arab States
Coordinates
36.444708, 50.586181
Last Visited
Not visited yet
UNESCO ID
1770
WH Site
1770
Alamüt Castle

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Alamut Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the iconic 11th-century mountain fortress in Iran that served as the headquarters of the Nizari Ismaili sect, known as the Assassins. Perched on a dramatic rocky outcrop, it was a center of political intrigue, scholarly pursuit, and defensive strategy under leaders like Hassan-i Sabbah, symbolizing resistance and legacy in medieval Islamic history.

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