Arg of Karim Khan

The Arg of Karim Khan' (Persian: ارگ کریم خان Arg-e Karim Khan) or Karim Khan Citadel is a citadel located in downtown Shiraz, Iran.

Karim Khan Citadel
ارگ کریم خان زند
Former namesArg of Karim Khan
General information
TypeCastle
Architectural styleIranian architecture
LocationShiraz, Iran
Construction started1766
Completed1767
Height14 m
Technical details
Structural systemImperial resident, Military.
(later prison)
Size4.000 m2
Design and construction
ArchitectKarim Khan Zand
EngineerA team of engineers all from Zand territories

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Coordinates: 29°37′03″N 52°32′41″E / 29.6174°N 52.5446°E / 29.6174; 52.5446