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Mehri Temple

in Maragheh city | East Azerbaijan province
Tourist Attraction

Mehri Temple

Related to Maragheh city (East Azerbaijan Province)
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This temple is 6 km. southeast of Maraqeh 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. This historical temple is an extremely valuable relic from the point of view of art and engravings.
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