Babak Fort
Kaleybar - East Azarbaijan - Iran .
also known as the Immortal Castle or Republic Castle, is a large citadel on the top of a mountain in the Arasbaran forests, which is located 16 km southwest of Kalibar City in northwestern Iran. It was the stronghold of the Persian hero, Bābak Khorramdin who fought the Arab Invasion.
Every year at the last week of June (At first week of summer by Iranian Calendar) Azerbaijani nationalists celebrate Babak's birthday symbolically at the castle.
Babak fort one of the best Defiance Symbol for Azarbaijan pepole.
Yegana Mirzoyeva 13/03/2009 10:09
It is not azeri nationalist celebrate anniversary but whole nation(people) of Azerbaijan who pround with this hero.nariense 03/10/2008 11:16
great work,fantastic sky colour.brilhant
all the best
carlos
Stefan S. Mosley 29/09/2008 14:35
Nice photo, great details and colors.Stefan
archiek 13/08/2008 2:40
A good shot showing the size of this castle. Good sky and light on the wall. -archie