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Khajeh Nasir Observatory – Maragheh
This famous observatory was constructed in the year 657 AH. during the rule of Hollakoo Khan under the orders of the great Iranian scholar Khajeh Nasiroddin Toosi. Archeologists have excavated sections of this aggregate, the most important of ...
Zahak Castle – Maragheh
The castle is situated 28 km. east of Ajabsheer on the eastern banks of the Lake Orumieh. According to historical evidences, this castle dates back to pre-Islamic period.
Kabood Dome – Maragheh
This dome is noted for its beauty, being a ten-sided prism like in shape. It is said to be the tomb of the mother of Hollakoo. This structure dates back to the 6th and 7th century AH.
Qafariyeh Dome – Maraghe
This dome is from the 7th century AH. and is square shaped.
Ohady Maraqehei Tomb – Maragheh
Dated 670-738 AH. he is reputed for his famous poem 'Jaam-e-Jam'. It is located in the midst of a verdant garden close to the building of Cultural Heritage Directorate.
Mehri Temple – Maraqeh
This temple is 6 km. southeast of Maraghe in the village of Varjooy. This temple is below ground level (and has been dug out in the earth) having only one entrance. In the 8th century AH. it was approximately prone to some architectural changes. ...
Maragheh Museum – Maragheh
This museum is in the vicinity of The Cultural Heritage Directorate and the mausoleum of Ohadi Maraghehei in the city of Maragheh. This museum houses thousands of valuable hand written books, antiques specially pieces relative to the Ilkhanan era ...
Imamzadeh Ma’soom Varjavy – Maragheh
This mausoleum is located in the village of Varjavy near an ancient graveyard. Some of the graves have the engravings of warfare equipment such as bows, arrows and swords.
