Zadracarta

Zadracarta (τὰ Ζαδρακάρτα) is a name recorded by Greek historians referring to the largest city of Hyrcania during Achaemenid period. The city was a fortified royal residence.[1]

The precise location of Zadracarta is uncertain. Some identify it with city of Sari.[1] However, according to Encyclopedia Iranica, identification with Khandan Castle (Qal'a-ye Khandān; Persian: قلعه خندان) on the southwest corner of Gorgan is more probable. The latter is a large tepe (mound) of 300 by 220 metres (980 ft × 720 ft) in area and about 40 metres (130 ft) in height.[2]

  1. ^ a b Wiesehöfer, Josef (Kiel), “Zadracarta”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquit y volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 24 February 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e12214250
  2. ^ Ḥabib-Allāh Zanjāni, Eckart Ehlers, Muhammad Yusof Kiani, A. D. H. Bivar, C. Edmund Bosworth, Jawād Neyestāni and EIr, “GORGĀN”, in: Encyclopaedia Iranica Online, © Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. Consulted online on 24 February 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2330-4804_EIRO_COM_11038