Takht-e Soleyman

The complex contains a fortified platform rising 60 meters above surrounding plains, measuring 350 by 550 meters, with an artesian lake at its center.

Beginning in the 5th century, the Sasanian Empire constructed a royal sanctuary on the platform, incorporating a 13-meter-high stone wall with 38 defensive towers.

The site features a Zoroastrian fire temple built from fired bricks, a temple dedicated to Anahita, and various structures reflecting Persian architectural traditions.

Located at 2,200 meters elevation near Takab in West Azerbaijan Province, visitors can explore multiple architectural periods through preserved stone and brick structures.

The central artesian lake reaches 120 meters in depth, while nearby Zendan-e Soleiman volcano contains an 80-meter-deep chasm with a 65-meter-wide crater.

Location: Chaman Rural District

Official opening: 5 century BCE

Architectural style: Achaemenid architecture, Parthian architecture, Sasanian architecture, Abbasid architecture, Seljuk architecture, Ilkhanid architecture

Elevation above the sea: 2,200 m

Made from material: calcareous, stone, rubble, travertine, mudbrick, brick

GPS coordinates: 36.60472,47.23417

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31