Ms.Mehri Castle

Iran, Iran

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“Ms. Mehri Castle” in Iran most likely refers to Mehr Khanom Castle (also called Mehri Khanom Castle) in the stone village of Varkaneh near Hamadan, because in Persian “Mehri” and “Mehri Khanom” are often treated as the same name and “Ms.” is simply a Western way of writing “Khanom”.

This castle is not a large royal fortress but a historic stone building that was the private residence and horse stable of the village chief’s daughter, Mehr Khanom, who was known for breeding and keeping high‑quality Iranian horses. The structure is made of stone like the rest of Varkaneh, has been restored, and today stands near the Akbatan Dam as a protected heritage building without a fixed modern use.

 Its setting in a traditional stone village and proximity to natural landscapes make it a local attraction for visitors interested in rural and architectural history. Because detailed records about its exact date of construction are widely documented in international sources, it is generally described as a traditional historic building rather than as a medieval or ancient monument.