Hashtrud

Also known as Hashtroud, Hashtrood

Hashtrud () is a city in the Central District of Hashtrud County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Hashtrud
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: بقعه بایزید بسطامی روستای عزیز کندی - panoramio (2).jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Bayazid Bastami Tomb
Settlement.pushpin_map: Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: East Azerbaijan
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Hashtrud
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District

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Hashtrud () is a city in the Central District of Hashtrud County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

== History == Hashtrud is home to Zahhak Castle, named after Zahhak in ancient Persian mythology. The castle was inhabited by various Persian dynasties until the Timurid era.