| The castle of Ziwiyeh | |
|---|---|
| Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, Iran | |
 The castle of Zewiyeh on a hill at night | |
| Coordinates | 36°09′14″N 46°24′40″E / 36.154°N 46.411°E |
| Type | Citadel |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Iran |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Partially ruined |
| Site history | |
| Battles/wars | Siege by the Scythians (700 BC) |
The castle of Ziwiyeh or Ziwiyeh Castle (Persian: قلعه زیویه) is an ancient building situated on the top of a mount above the wide Ziwiyeh Cave in Saqqez, Iran. Ziwiye tepe or castle is located 50 kilometers to Saqqez and the area now have been Somewhat rebuilt by Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization. It is located at an altitude of 1,835 metres (6,020 ft) above sea level in Kurdistan province of Iran on the south of Lake Urmia. Artefacts found there belong to the 9th century BC (belonging to the Medes era) and have been kept in some museums. A large golden necklace with some mythical animals engraved on it is one of the most famous things found in the area.[1][2][3]
- ^ Saqqez City, Iran tourism, 2020
- ^ Zivieh Archaeological Hill (Ziviyeh Castle), Iran Tourism, 2020
- ^ Ziwiyeh Ancient Castle, Visit the persia, 2019