Alamut Valley Iran: Nature, Villages, Ovan Lake & Things to Do When travelers hear the name Alamut, they often imagine a dramatic medieval castle perched high above the mountains. But the real Alamut is much larger than its famous fortress. Alamut Valley in Iran is a spectacular mountain region in Qazvin Province, surrounded by the […]
Alamut Castle Becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran High in the rugged Alborz Mountains of northern Iran, a legendary fortress has entered a new chapter in its long history. In 2026, Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing one of Iran’s most remarkable historical landscapes as […]
On the summit of a ragged peak in the Alborz Mountains there lies the ruins of one of history’s most fearsome secrets. Today, it towers above the sleepy village of Moallem Kalayeh in a secluded valley that has been all but forgotten by the outside world. But for centuries, the inhabitants of Alamut shaped the […]
