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The Yazdegerd Castle is a pre-medieval Sassanid castle in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is constructed solely of mud. The castle is named after the last Sassanid king, Yazdegerd III (632–651).
| Yazdegerd Castle | |
|---|---|
| Native name Azerbaijani: Yezidabad qalası | |
| Nakhchivangala | |
 Fortress walls | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | 5CW6+QGH Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan |
| Coordinates | 39°11′50″N 45°24′45″E / 39.1971°N 45.4124°E |
| Built | 7th century |
| Restored | 2013 |
Outside of scientific circles the castle is commonly known as Nakhchivangala or Kohnagala.[1] It currently houses a museum.
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