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Shahdiz
Ancient fortress near Isfahan, Iran / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dizkuh (Persian: دزکوه) or Shahdiz (شاهدز), was a fortress near Isfahan, Iran, notably held by the Nizari Ismailis. It was captured and destroyed in Seljuk sultan Muhammad Tapar's anti-Nizari campaign. Its conspicuous, picturesque ruins lie about 8 km south of Isfahan on a subpeak of Mount Soffeh.
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Shahdiz | |
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شاهدز | |
Near Isfahan, Iran | |
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Coordinates | 32°35′48″N 51°38′38″E |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Condition | In ruins |
Site history | |
In use | 1107 (1107) |
Fate | Demolished |
Battles/wars | Siege of Shahdiz |
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