It is located on a mountain slope near the Firouzabad-Kavar road.

[1][2] The name of the castle implies it was dedicated to the Goddess Anahita, to whom the term "Maiden" refers.

The castle is built on a high bluff which overlooks the river and roadway running south from Fars.

Beyond this there are steps to a third level and a large rectangular room with ¼ circle squinches at each corner supporting a domed roof.

[3] The 1,800-year-old castle has lost some four meters of its original height over the last century and experts warn if urgent measures are not taken to enforce it, the castle may soon collapse.