Izadkhast Castle
Izadkhast Castle is a monumental 1,700-year-old mud-brick citadel perched precariously atop a singular isolated rock plateau near the boundary of Fars and Isfahan provinces. Built during the Sasanian era, this multi-story desert fortress resembles an ancient high-rise city. Abandoned in the 20th century following earthquakes and social decay, local residents tell haunting tales of phantom soldiers, disembodied cries echoing through deserted alleys, and spectral shadows guarding the ancient ruins.