Arg of Karim Khan

Karim Khan Citadel
ارگ کریم خان زند
Former names	Arg of Karim Khan
General information
Type	Castle
Architectural style	Iranian architecture
Location	Shiraz, Iran
Construction started	1766
Completed	1767
Height	14 m
Technical details
Structural system	Imperial resident, Military. (later prison)
Size	4.000 m2
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Karim Khan Zand
Engineer	A team of engineers all from Zand territories

The Arg of Karim Khan (Persian: ارگ کریم خان, Arg-e Karim Khān) or Karim Khan Citadel, is a citadel located in downtown Shiraz, Iran. It was built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters. It is rectangular in shape and resembles a medieval fortress. In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization.