Mount Khajeh_Zabol

Mount Khajeh, a flat-topped black basalt mountain located 30 kilometers southwest of the town of Zabol, is a seasonal island in the middle of Hamoon lake, in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan. The mount, a lone peak located in the middle of Hamoon Lake is turned into an island during the rainy seasons of the year.

The trapezoid-shaped basalt lava is situated 609 meters from the sea level with a diameter ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 kilometers. It is the only natural height left behind in the Sistan area, where a citadel with palace, fire temple, pilgrimage center and cemetery known to locals as the "Suren's resting place" reminiscent of the past are still in good condition. Also there are number of small temples, in particular a temple known to the locals as the "Koochak Chel Ganjeh", believed to have belonged to the cult of Mithra, which was the religion of Parthians. Some believe this section of the edifices were constructed during the Achaemenid dynastic Period.

Seb Castle_Sistan and Baluchestan province

Seb Castle is a historical castle located in Sistan and Baluchestan province and has played a significant role in the region throughout its glorious past. The Castle gets its name from the nearby village of Sib. It is constructed of clay and mortar mixed in with sticky plant seeds thus contributing to the overall strength of the structure. In some parts wooden slabs made from palm trees have been used enabling to Castle to withstand the natural elements, in particular earthquakes, over the years. Seb Castle was the main location for governing the surrounding towns in the area such as Soran, Zaboli, Paskooh and Gasht and during various era took significant political importance. Historical evidence indicates that Seb Castle was the first location in eastern Baluchestan where Nasereddin Shah’s troops were sent in 1257 in order to gain control of the area.Seb Castle is one of the tallest castles in Iran and it is believed to have been constructed during the Safavid era. It has been renovated at least three times in various stages with some occasional additions.The main structure of the Castle is located on top of a not so tall rocky cliff which in essence eliminated the need for an artificial base or foundation. The Castle’s base is rectangular measuring 36 meters by 25 meters. As the Castle rises it becomes narrower and at its peak it is only 18 by 19 meters.The Castle’s height on its southern side is 23 meters although it only consists of rooms on two of its floors. Most of the empty space underneath the rooms has been filled with dirt leaving only one accessible route to the rooms. In addition a well has also been dug in the rock structure to provide water within the Castle. The well has been surrounded by a 10 meter brick tall and is accessible through the 1st floor. There has been speculation that there was also a larger tunnel leading to the bottom of the well which has since been covered or filled up.