Zadracarta

Zadracarta (τὰ Ζαδρακάρτα) is a name recorded by Greek historians referring to the largest city of Hyrcania during Achaemenid period. The city was a fortified royal residence.

The precise location of Zadracarta is uncertain. Some identify it with city of Sari. However, according to Encyclopedia Iranica, identification with Qal'a-ye Khandān on the southwest corner of Gorgan is more probable. The latter is a large tepe (mound) of 300 x 220 m in area and about 40 m in height.