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Hiking among the Castles of the Assassins
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The fabled Alamut Valley (
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offers a tempting invitation to hike, explore and
reflect among the fabled Castles of the Assassins. Nestled on widely spread rocky knolls
and pinnacles lie the shattered remnants of more than 50 ruined fortresses that were once
home to the medieval world's most feared religious cult. Choose a day hike from Qazvin or
more extensive wanderings from Gazor Khan - a full, mule-accompanied trans-Alborz
crossing to the Caspian hinterland.
Ruins of Alamut Castle, near Qazvin
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