Maku Castle: A Tourist Attraction in Iran's Azarbaijan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Maku Castle (Ghopan Castle, Qapan Castle, Qopan Castle) lies 36 km. east of Maku city in Iran’s West Azarbaijan Province.
It was constructed on a flat land created by cooled melted material (volcanic soil). The turreted walls of the castle give it an additional beauty.
This castle was a palace of one of the Orartoie kings in the 7th and 8th centuries BC.
Source: Itto.org
