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Shakbanan Destination Guide

Explore Shakbanan in Iran

Shakbanan in the region of Gīlān is a town in Iran - some 159 mi or ( 257 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Shakbanan is now 01:00 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Bojar Sar, Ahmad Sar Gurab, Pamesar, Zanjan, and Tehran. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Bojar Sar . Where to go and what to see in Shakbanan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Rudkhan Castle

Rud-khan Castle (also Rood-khan Castle) is a brick and stone medieval castle in Iran. Located 25 km southwest of Foman city north of Iran in Gilan province, it is a military complex which had been constructed during the Seljuk Dynasty by followers of the Ismā'īlī sect. The castle is built on two tips of a mount, with an area of 2.6 hectares . Its architects have benefited from natural mountainous features in the construction of the fort.

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Located at 37.06 49.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: 11th-century architecture, Castles in Iran, Gilan Province, Iranian architecture