Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan
| Yazdegerd Castle | |
|---|---|
| Yezidabad qalası (Azerbaijani) | |
| Nakhchivangala | |
Fortress walls | |
Interactive map of Yazdegerd Castle | |
| 39°11′50″N 45°24′45″E / 39.1971°N 45.4124°E | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | 5CW6+QGH Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan |
| History | |
| Built | 7th century |
| Site notes | |
| Restored | 2013 |
The Yazdegerd Castle is a pre-medieval Sassanid castle in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is constructed solely of mud. The castle is named after the last Sassanid king, Yazdegerd III (632–651).
Outside of scientific circles the castle is commonly known as Nakhchivangala or Kohnagala.[1] It currently houses a museum.
References
- ↑ "NAXÇIVAN MUXTAR RESPUBLİKASI". Archived from the original on 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2022-09-09.








