
Kerim Han Kalesi is a historical structure located in the center of Shiraz, in Persian Province, Iran. It is also known locally as "Arg-e Kerim Inn". This monumental complex was built in the 18th century by Karim Khan Zand, founder and ruler of the Zand Dynasty (reigned 1751–1779). The fortress was designed as both a defensive stronghold and a royal residence. Exterior View of the Fortress (Photo: Duygu Şahinler) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> The Fortress Garden (Photo: D
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Kerim Han Castle is a historical structure located in the center of Shiraz, in the Fars Province of Iran. It is also known locally as "Arg-e Kerim Han". This monumental castle was built in the 18th century by Karim Khan Zand, founder and ruler of the Zand Dynasty (reigned 1751–1779). The castle was designed to serve both as a military structure and as the ruler’s residence. Exterior of the Castle (Photo: Duygu Şahinler) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Castle Garden (Photo:
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Kerim Han Kalesi, İran'ın Fars Eyaleti'nde yer alan Şiraz şehrinin merkezinde bulunan tarihî bir yapıdır. Yerel halk arasında "Arg-e Kerim Han" olarak da bilinir. Bu anıtsal kale, 18. yüzyılda Zend Hanedanı’nın kurucusu ve hükümdarı Muhammed Kerim Han Zend (hükümdarlığı 1751–1779) tarafından yaptırılmıştır. Kale, askerî bir yapı ve hükümdar ikametgâhı olarak tasarlanmıştır. Kalenin Dış Görünümü (Fotoğraf: Duygu Şahinler) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Kalenin Bahçesi (Foto
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