Arg of Karim Khan

Karim Khan Citadel
ارگ کریم خان زند
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Former namesArg of Karim Khan
General information
TypeCastle
Architectural styleIranian architecture
LocationShiraz, Iran
Construction started1766
Completed1767
Height14 m
Technical details
Structural systemImperial resident, Military.
(later prison)
Size4.000 m2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Karim Khan Zand
EngineerA team of engineers all from Zand territories

The Arg of Karim Khan (Persian: ارگ کریم خان, Arg-e Karim Khān) or Karim Khan Citadel, is a citadel located in downtown Shiraz, Iran. It was built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters. It is rectangular in shape and resembles a medieval fortress. In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization.