🗼️ Kharraqan Towers
Iran · Asia · 35.84°N, 49.01°E
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The Kharraqan Towers, also known as the Kharrakhan or the Domes of Kharaghan, are a pair of mausolea built in 1067 and 1093 CE, in the Kharraqan region, in Hesar-e Valiyeasr, near Qazvin, Qazvin province, northern Iran. They are notable for being an early example of a geometric ornament, an early example of double domes, and one of the earlier tomb towers that appeared in the Seljuk era during the 11th century.
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Quick facts
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.84°N, 49.01°E · view on map |
Kharraqan Towers is located in Iran, in Asia.
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