The well preserved medieval mud brick castle at Rayen, Iran. Inhabited until 150 years ago the castle is thought to be 1,000 years old, with its found

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The well preserved medieval mud brick castle at Rayen, Iran. Inhabited until 150 years ago the castle is thought to be 1,000 years old, with its foundations in the pre-Islamic Sassanid era. It is situated on a historical trade route. Haraz Mountain is in the background.

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