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Bampour Castle
The most important castle of Sistan-Baluchistan
Address:
One kilometer to the north of Bampour city, 22 kilometers west of Iranshahr, Sistan and Belluchestan province, Iran
About: Bampour Castle
Bampour castle is one of Asia’s important military fortresses, located in the 24 kilometer distance to west of Iranshahr, in Bampour district and in the 1 kilometer distance to north of Bampour town on an artificial high hill in the height of 80 meters from the ground. It is best to visit this place in autumn and winter. Bampour castle used to be the most stable shelter in the past, and was the government center of Kerman and Baluchistan for long times. Therefore, archeologists’ researches estimated the origin of this fortress to the primary historical era and to Parthian and Sassanid eras.
General Specifications
Name
Bampour Castle
Appellation
The ancient name of this place was Bon Pahl and with the passage of time it has changed to Bon Fahl, Bon Ful,Bon Fur and then to Bon Pour and Bampour
Age
The early period of history
Restoration
Sasanian period
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Fall, Winter and early spring
Similar relics and places
Maiden castle of Kerman and Arg-é Bam
Nearest tourist attractions
Ladiz Cave
Access route
Address
One kilometer to the north of Bampour city, 22 kilometers west of Iranshahr, Sistan and Belluchestan province, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Restaurant
Network coverage
Bampour Castle
