The Fort and Garden of “Bahlgerd”

The fort and garden of “Bahlgerd” is located in the village of Bahlgerd on the route from Birjand to Zahedan, at 30km northeast of Birjand. The “bahlgerd Garden” and fort complex includes different parts, such as: - The Entrance, Interior Vestibule Yard, Servant House, External Yard and Stable. The entrance door to the garden is made of simple plain wood doors decorated with spherical flowers. The entrance consists of narrow and shallow arches. The interior yard is a vast area. A square pool is situated at the center of the yard and the interior construction of the garden is located at the southern side and consists of two floors. The external yard is linked to the center of the garden, consisting of elementary and beautiful architectural construction. “Bahlgerd Garden” was built from south to north with the best use of the land. The important characters of this garden are the internal and external and the use of the plant coverage. “Bahlgerd Fort” and garden was built as a resort and country house for the local governor in the “Qajar” era.