Tourist Attraction

Sasan Castle (Large Tomb)

in Qazvin city | Qazvin province
Tourist Attraction

Sasan Castle (Large Tomb)

Related to Qazvin city (Qazvin Province)
The same is situated in the heights of a hillock, in the Tarom village of the township of Takestan. From the three sides it has a steep gradient, thus gaining access to this structure is difficult. The structure is like an octagonal tower, and surrounding it are ramparts to the length of 6.5 m. and to the height of 2 m. Its window, doorway and elevated entrance are interesting characteristics. The gilded covering of the structure was aided by eight contortions and bends and thence adorned. This relic dates back to the early centuries of Islamic period and probabley belongs to the Al Booyeh era.
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The township of Qazvin is bounded by Mazandaran and Gilan provinces on the north, the township of Takestan to the west, and to Bo'inn Zahra in the south, whereas the province of Tehran is to its east. The northern region of township is occupied by the Alborz Mountains ...
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