The study and analysis of Semiran City-Castle based on the results of archaeological surveys

Semiran city-castle consists of a series monuments dated in the 10th century AD1, located on banks Qezel Owzan River, north-western Iran. On this river, Sefid-rud Dam has been built (1956-1962), behind which lake developed. At time its dewatering, it turned landscape into peninsula, causing significant damage to ancient sites. The following study presents results an archaeological survey, made 2016, recorded actual conservation state and structural features surviving monuments. Castle remains castle several mausoleums established surrounding hills (four highest part hill), with same design as barbican, some scattered enclosures, well domed monument Imāmzādeh Qasem, is later. Sallarids dynasty who had captured Tarom region lasted from about 917 middle AD, for themselves. In early century, mountain Semiran, where they subsequently reached Tarom. This called by different names such Mosaferian, Kangriyan, Langarian, Solarian, Sallarids. was capital dynasty. rule monarchs, however, periods went beyond region, included parts Deylaman Gilan. head Mosaferian dynasty, Muhammad Ibn Musafer, his base. houses summerhouses magnificent. As discussed enjoys special crossroad position, always among most important influential routes cultural exchanges developments at regional, national, international levels. July survey conducted north northwest site order identify record possible paths structures that remained visible. Three defensive baileys, three cemeteries, barrel-drain ceramic path, round stone barbican were identified during study. revealed growth development Islamic centuries.