Iran West Azerbaijan Province Tazeh Kand-e-Nosrat Abad
Takht-e Soleyman
An ancient archaeological site in Iran featuring a Zoroastrian sanctuary and a Sassanid-era royal hunting ground with a critical cultural influence.
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Takht-e Soleyman, located in the province of West Azerbaijan in Iran, is an outstanding example of architectural and artistic achievement from the Sassanid period. It is considered one of the most important Zoroastrian shrines in the world and was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2003. The site features a massive citadel, a temple dedicated to the god of fire, and an impressive cultural landscape of ancient ruins and natural beauty. Visitors to Takht-e Soleyman can explore the rich history and religious significance of this magnificent site.
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