TEHRAN-- The 2nd phase of a repair job on a historic fortification in eastern Sarbisheh county, South Khorasan province, has come to an end, a local tourist official has actually said.The job included fixing the walls and towers of the structure along with reinforcing its infrastructure, Hadi Haqpanah explained on Wednesday.From extremely early history to modern-day times, protective walls have frequently been essential for cities to endure in an ever-changing world of invasion and conquest.Fortifications in antiquity were created primarily to beat attempts at the escalade, and to defend territories in warfare and were also used to strengthen rule in a region during peacetime.Uruk in ancient Sumer (Mesopotamia) is one of the worlds earliest recognized walled cities.
The Ancient Egyptians also built fortresses on the frontiers of the Nile Valley to protect against intruders from surrounding territories.Many of the strongholds of the ancient world were developed with mud brick, frequently leaving them no more than mounds of dirt for todays archaeologists.South Khorasan is home to numerous historical and natural tourist attractions, such as Birjand Castle, Dragon Cave, Furg Citadel, and Polond Desert.
It is likewise known for its famous rugs in addition to its saffron and barberry, which are produced in nearly all parts of the province.ABU/ AM