Ziwiye tepe or castle is located 50 kilometers to Saqqez and the area now have been Somewhat rebuilt by Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization.

It is located at an altitude of 1,835 metres (6,020 ft) above sea level in Kurdistan province of Iran on the south of Lake Urmia.

A large golden necklace with some mythical animals engraved on it is one of the most famous things found in the area.

[1][2][3] This castle was the residence of the Medes and Scythians and was considered their capital and its history dates back to the first millennium BC.

The third floor that is also called ruler residence has a barn that means it had been a secure place for the days of war and siege.