Arg of Karim Khan

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Arg-i Karim khani (also "Arg-i Karimi"), or the Citadel of Karim Khan, is a citadel in Fars Province, Iran.

The structure sits in the middle of the city of Shiraz. It was built during the Zand dynasty and is named after Karim Khan of the dynasty.

At times, the citadel was used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization.

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