Related to Takab city (located in West Azerbaijan province)
Also known as: Takht-e Soleyman, Azar Goshnasp Fire Temple, Prison of Solomon, Takhti Soleyman, the Throne of Solomon
The aggregate of the Takht-e-Soleiman monument (Takht-e-Soleyman or Azar Goshnasp Fire Temple) is placed on a natural high land, about 20 m. above the surrounding plain. Takht'e Soleyman means "the Throne of Solomon" in Persian.
The fortified site, which is located on a hill created by the outflow of a calcium-rich spring pond, was recognized ...
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Gate of Takht-e-Soleiman
The designs of the fire temple, the palace and the general layout have strongly influenced the development of Islamic architecture.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Sitting in a lonely bowl of mountains, ringed by 1500-year-old walls, these Unesco-listed ruins are one of the most memorable sights of western Iran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Takht-e Soleiman’s name isn't based on real historical links to the Old Testament King Solomon, but was a cunning 7th-century invention by the temple’s Persian guardians in the face of the Arab invasion.
Takht-e-Soleiman
The designs of the fire temple, the palace and the general layout have strongly influenced the development of Islamic architecture.
Takht-e-Soleiman
The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region. | Copyright: Hadi Nikkhah
Takht-e-Soleiman
The site includes the principal Zoroastrian sanctuary partly rebuilt in the Ilkhanid (Mongol) period (13th century) as well as a temple of the Sasanian period (6th and 7th centuries) dedicated to Anahita.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Takht-e Soleiman’s name isn't based on real historical links to the Old Testament King Solomon, but was a cunning 7th-century invention by the temple’s Persian guardians in the face of the Arab invasion.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Sitting in a lonely bowl of mountains, ringed by 1500-year-old walls, these Unesco-listed ruins are one of the most memorable sights of western Iran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran. | Copyright: Mahsa Shojaei
Takht-e-Soleiman
The site includes the principal Zoroastrian sanctuary partly rebuilt in the Ilkhanid (Mongol) period (13th century) as well as a temple of the Sasanian period (6th and 7th centuries) dedicated to Anahita.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Sitting in a lonely bowl of mountains, ringed by 1500-year-old walls, these Unesco-listed ruins are one of the most memorable sights of western Iran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
Archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran.
Takht-e-Soleiman
The site includes the principal Zoroastrian sanctuary partly rebuilt in the Ilkhanid (Mongol) period (13th century) as well as a temple of the Sasanian period (6th and 7th centuries) dedicated to Anahita. | Copyright: Naser Shirmohamadi
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleiman’s name isn't based on real historical links to the Old Testament King Solomon, but was a cunning 7th-century invention by the temple’s Persian guardians in the face of the Arab invasion.
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleyman “The Throne of Solomon” is the holiest shrine of Zoroastrianism and the former Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Mahdi Rahnavard
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleyman (also known as Azar Goshnasp Fire Temple) is the name of a large historical area near Takab and Takht-e Soleyman village (previously known as Nosratabad) located in West Azerbaijan Province, 45 kilometers northeast of Takab. | Copyright: Mahdi Rahnavard
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleiman’s name isn't based on real historical links to the Old Testament King Solomon, but was a cunning 7th-century invention by the temple’s Persian guardians in the face of the Arab invasion. | Copyright: Mahdi Rahnavard
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleyman “The Throne of Solomon” is the holiest shrine of Zoroastrianism and the former Sassanid Empire. | Copyright: Mahdi Rahnavard
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleyman (also known as Azar Goshnasp Fire Temple) is the name of a large historical area near Takab and Takht-e Soleyman village (previously known as Nosratabad) located in West Azerbaijan Province, 45 kilometers northeast of Takab. | Copyright: Mahdi Rahnavard
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleiman’s name isn't based on real historical links to the Old Testament King Solomon, but was a cunning 7th-century invention by the temple’s Persian guardians in the face of the Arab invasion.
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
The historical temple was used by Zoroastrians as their principal sanctuary. Some renovations were applied to the site during Ilkhanid Period in 13th century. Sassanid Dynasty also dedicated a temple to Anahita during 6th and 7th Centuries.
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
The lake is located in the middle of a remote plain, surrounded by mountains. A fortified platform had been built all around the lake holding Zoroastrian fire temple, Anahita’s Temple and a Sasanian Royal ensemble. | Copyright: unesco.org
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
In ancient times, three Royal fires or Great fires were kept in the temple, the fires which were upon the order of Sassanid rulers were planned to ascend the throne.
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
In ancient times, three Royal fires or Great fires were kept in the temple, the fires which were upon the order of Sassanid rulers were planned to ascend the throne.
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
The lake is located in the middle of a remote plain, surrounded by mountains. A fortified platform had been built all around the lake holding Zoroastrian fire temple, Anahita’s Temple and a Sasanian Royal ensemble. | Copyright: Unesco.org
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
Takht-e Soleyman is an ancient area consisting of some Sasanid palaces and Azar Goshnasp fire temple. Near this area, there are two other ancient complexes named Zendane-e Soleyman (Prison of Solomon) and Takht-e Bilkis. | Copyright: Unesco.org
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
In ancient times, three Royal fires or Great fires were kept in the temple, the fires which were upon the order of Sassanid rulers were planned to ascend the throne. | Copyright: Unesco.org
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
The carved stones and large bricks used in the construction of the place have made the monument appearance most unique and beautiful. | Copyright: Unesco.org
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
The carved stones and large bricks used in the construction of the place have made the monument appearance most unique and beautiful. | Copyright: Unesco.org
Takht-e-Soleiman near Takab
The carved stones and large bricks used in the construction of the place have made the monument appearance most unique and beautiful. | Copyright: Unesco.org
The township of Takab (Tekab) is one of the historical sites of the province, well worth visiting. These historical relics are from the pre-Islamic period. The famous 'Takht-e-Soleiman' castle which is 45 km. northeast of Takab, is where the large fire-temple from ...
Karafto Caves (Karaftou Historical Caves) is located in a castle by the same name between Divandareh and Saqez, 20 km. north of this route in Kurdestan Province. ...
Chah-Zendan Cave (Chahzendan-e Soleiman) is near Takab, 40km from the ancient monument of Takht-e-Soleiman in Zendān-e Soleymān Mountain. It is 2950m above the ...
Kahriz cave is located in Kahriz village near Takab a city of West Azerbaijan Province. It is about 3m in length and width, and its opening is approximately 2m ...
An Incredible touch to Persian Antiquity! One of the great wonders of the ancient world.It was conceived by Darius the Great who (520 BC) inherited the responsibility ...
Falak-ol-Aflak castle (in Khorram abad) is amongst the most important structures built during the Sassanid era. It has been known by a number of names since it ...
Tons of Steps but worth visiting! Rudkhan Castle is an ancient brick and stone medieval castle located 25 km southwest of Fuman city (Fooman) north of Iran in Gilan ...
Alamut Castle is a ruined mountain fortress located in the Alamut region in Qazvin Province. In 1090 AD, Alamut Castle was seized as a mountain fortress under the ...
let the kindness and spirit of the people draw you in! Iranian are some of the most genuinely hospitable people youve ever met. They never want anything in return, they just want to show you a good time and hope that you'll spread the word back home that Iran is a safe place to visit. Read More
Fullscreen Map
Loading... Please wait
Please wait