TEHRAN – The ruined Pargoo castle, located in Evaz county, Fars province, has been inscribed on the national heritage list, said a local official.

“The structure dates historical roots back to the early Islamic period,” Mohammad Sabet-Eqlidi brought to light. “The name ‘Pargoo,’ as per oral history, is derived from ‘Pari Goon,’ metaphorically referring to the hill’s beautiful and fairy-like appearance.”

The castle, he highlighted, is located at the foot of a mountain on a relatively flat surface of the plain, composed of soil and gravel.

Topographically, it has an almost rectangular plan, measuring 120 meters in length and 110 meters in width, with its highest point reaching 2.5 meters above the surrounding ground level, according to the director-general.

Sabet-Eqlidi further elaborated that the castle features a central courtyard where the remnants of a water reservoir can be observed.

It is believed that the Pargoo hill was originally the site of a fortress protected by a moat, indicating its probable military and defensive function, especially given its strategic location along the roadside, he pinpointed.

The official emphasized the historical significance of the Pargoo castle, highlighting its unique architecture and military use in the past.

“The remains of the fortress are valuable for studying the design and architecture of various plains-based fortifications,” Sabet-Eqlidi winded up.
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