# Rayen Castle

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The **Rayen Castle** (Persian: ارگ راين) is a historic [adobe](/source/Adobe) fortress situated in the city of [Rayen](/source/Rayen), about 100 kilometers south of [Kerman](/source/Kerman), [Iran](/source/Iran). The castle and the [mudbrick](/source/Mudbrick) city it protects display numerous architectural elements and design strategies recognized as hallmarks of Iranian citadels. The complex is well preserved despite numerous natural disasters that have destroyed similar structures nearby, including [Arg-e Bam](/source/Arg-e_Bam), which was destroyed in an earthquake in December 2003.

Rayen is assumed to have been inhabited until 1868. Although believed to be at least 1,000 years old, it may have foundations dating to the pre-Islamic [Sasanian era](/source/Sasanian_Empire), with later additions and renovations during the Islamic era. According to contemporary documents, it was situated on an important trade route and was a centre for trading valuable goods and quality textiles, as well as for sword and knife manufacturing and, later, guns. During the reign of the last Sasanian king, [Yazdegerd III](/source/Yazdegerd_III), the Arabs failed to conquer the city presumably due to its high walls.[1] Today, Rayen Castle is a popular tourist destination, with efforts being made to preserve its cultural significance and secure its proposed inclusion on the list of [UNESCO World Heritage Sites](/source/UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites).

## See also

- List of Iranian castles
- [Iranian architecture](/source/Iranian_architecture)

## References

1. ["Tours to Iran with Iran Tour Package"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190713173611/https://irantourpackage.com/). *Iran Tour Package*. Archived from [the original](https://irantourpackage.com/) on 2019-07-13. Retrieved 2019-07-13.

## External links

- [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20071102184344/http://rayen.ir/english.asp)
- [Report: "Arg-e Rayen tries to replace Bam"](http://www.payvand.com/news/05/dec/1032.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180207062850/http://www.payvand.com/news/05/dec/1032.html) 2018-02-07 at the Wayback Machine

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