Kurdshop- Mako is a city in the eastern part of Kurdistan and one of the tourist areas of Urmia province. Mako faces Mount Agrı or Ararat and connects the three countries of Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. This has attracted many people to the city and visit the area.
In this article, we will discuss this subject extensively, Mako Castle (Qaban Castle), and tourism in the area.
Mako Castle
Mako Castle covers the city of Mako; the castle covers an area of about 250 hectares and is one of the highest places in Mako.
So far, many archaeologists have come to the area and tried to research and identify different parts of the castle.
Of the 250 hectares of the historical castle of Mako, 75 hectares have been researched, and archaeologists have tried to study and pay attention to these 75 hectares in detail.
It is expected that in the future, with further research on other parts of Mako Castle, a number of other ancient and historical artifacts will be discovered in the area.
This has made Mako Castle very popular among archaeologists, and many people visit this castle and this unique place.
History of Qaban and Mako Castle
One of the most important questions that arise about Mako Castle is when and at what time was it built.
To investigate this question, according to the surveys conducted, the history of Mako Castle dates back to 600 years ago and it is estimated that this castle was built during the reign of the "Timur" in this area.
Some historical remains found here also indicate that the castle was built and used during the Timurid period.
Different areas of Mako Castle
In different historical periods, different events have occurred in this castle, and this castle was the residence of the king of the region during the attack of "Shah Abbas Safavid", this caused Mako Castle to witness different events in later historical periods, playing a very important role.
Defensively, this castle was in an interesting situation because it had high walls and towers and was located in such a way that it dominated the city. This has also led people to climb the walls and towers of the castle to see the beauty and attractiveness of the area.
The castle is of great importance in terms of conservation. There are also quarters for the king and queen in the inner parts of the castle, and the kings who wanted to go to this castle used to go to the part where the kings lived.
According to research conducted inside the castle, there are bathrooms and a prison. Meanwhile, more extensive research on this fort is expected in the future.
This ancient castle is listed as a national monument in Iran. Therefore, tourists visiting Urmia province will definitely spend some time in Mako to see the castle.
Some important points to visiting Mako Castle
In order to visit the Castle, some important issues should be considered.
This ancient castle is located in Mako City, Urmia province. Also, in order to reach Mako Castle, tourists must first enter the city.
On the other hand, it should be noted that this tourist attraction is known as Qabani Mako Castle. Professional travelers who want a well-organized visit should have a well-planned and detailed program because there is a fixed time to visit the castle, which is between 1 to 2 hours.
