SAEDNEWS: A restoration work on the historic Kharanaq fortress in Ardakan county, central Iran, has been completed, provincial authorities said on Tuesday.
The project focused on reinforcing and preserving the centuries-old adobe complex, according to CHTN.
Local officials said the contracted work prioritized preventive measures to stop further erosion. Efforts included restoring the fortress’s watchtower, applying mud-plaster coatings, and repairing roof drains to strengthen the site’s stability and safeguard its historic structures.
Kharanaq Fortress takes its name from the nearby village, nestled in a remote valley roughly 70 kilometers north of Yazd. Some sections of the site are believed to be nearly 4,000 years old, while many of the crumbling adobe buildings that draw visitors today date back about a millennium, according to local sources.
The abandoned settlement is a labyrinth of alleys, tunnels, and rooms, featuring a small mosque, a trembling minaret, and an old caravanserai that once hosted traders and pilgrims alike.
