Pheygham Castle

Address:
On the mountain, Peygham village, 10 kilometers south of Kaleybar city, Kaleybar county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Pheygham Castle
About: Pheygham Castle

Pheygham castle in Kaleybar County has been used by Babak Khoramdin in fight with Arabs and military orders were informed from this castle to others by fire. This castle has been defense fortress of present Kaleybar or ancient Baz city. Archeologists dated this castle back to era before Islam and Parthian. 
This castle has been recorded in list of national relics of Iran. 
 

General Specifications
Name
Pheygham (Message) Castle
Appellation
This castle was within the sight of most of Babak's castles and strongholds and since themilitary orders were issued from here by fire signals to the others, it is known as the message castle.
Age
Parthian era
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring and Summer
Duration of visit
One day
Nearest tourist attractions
Kaleybar city and the beautiful nature around it.
Access route
Address
On the mountain, Peygham village, 10 kilometers south of Kaleybar city, Kaleybar county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Parking
Safekeeping
Pheygham Castle
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