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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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![]() Interactive map of Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System | |
| Location | Shushtar,Khuzestan Province,Iran |
| Part of | Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i), (ii), (v) |
| Reference | 1315 |
| Inscription | 2009 (33rdSession) |
| Area | 240.4 ha (594 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 1,572.2 ha (3,885 acres) |
| Coordinates | 32°3′1″N48°51′2″E / 32.05028°N 48.85056°E /32.05028; 48.85056 |
Salasel Castle, (Persian:قلعه سلاسل) is a historical fortress and World Heritage Site. It's part ofShushtar Historical Hydraulic System, located in the island cityShushtar,Khouzestan,Iran from theachaemenid era. Salasel Castle was registered onUNESCO's list ofWorld Heritage Sites in 2009 and is Iran's 10th cultural heritage site to be registered on theUnited Nations' list together with the 12 other historical bridges, dams, canals, and buildings asShushtar Historical Hydraulic System. The castle is situated on the top of a mountain and features multiple levels, secret tunnels, and various defensive structures, including walls and towers.[1][2][3][4][5]
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