Ascending to Qaleh Babak challenging but rewarding
TEHRAN – Qaleh Babak is a ruined fortress nested atop a pick in northwest Iran. Ascending the mount to set foot on the ancient fort seems somewhat arduous for many visitors but in most cases proves to be a considerable and gratifying experience. The fort is named after Babak Khorramdin, an Iranian national hero, warlord and revolutionary leader who fought against Arab invaders until his death in 838 CE. The fort consists of several stone towers and lodging areas stretched in a space of nearly ten thousand square meters and the origins of ...
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