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Dashkasan Temple, Buddhist temple in Viyar, Iran.

The temple complex spans 614 square meters with three stone caves arranged in a semicircle and features walls adorned with floral motifs and decorative elements.

Four Chinese artisans carved the temple during the Ilkhanid dynasty around 1300 CE under the direction of Mongol king Öljaitü in Persia.

The temple incorporates both Buddhist and Islamic architectural elements, including dragon sculptures measuring 3.5 meters tall and a mihrab indicating the prayer direction.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking a taxi from Soltaniyeh city for approximately 200,000 Iranian Rial round trip, covering the 17-kilometer journey.

The temple contains an altar measuring 2.5 meters by 1.5 meters alongside a carved stone cube featuring a dragon figure on natural rock.

Location: Soltaniyeh County

Official opening: 13 century

Architectural style: Ilkhanid architecture

Made from material: stone, stucco

GPS coordinates: 36.33042,48.86486

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:40

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