Kharaqan Towers, Medieval mausoleum towers in Qazvin Province, Iran
The Kharaqan Towers consist of two octagonal brick structures measuring 13 meters in height, with each side spanning 4 meters in width.
Built in 1067 and 1093, these mausolea contain the remains of two Seljuk figures, Abu Saeed Bijar and Abu Mansour Iltay.
The eastern tower features interior frescoes and mosque lamp motifs, while the western tower includes a mihrab indicating Islamic architectural traditions.
The towers stand 1 kilometer from Hesar Armani village and 32 kilometers from the Qazvin-Hamadan Road, accessible through regional transportation.
Each tower carries inscriptions from different architects named Muhammad and Abu'l-Ma'ali, both sons of Makki al-Zanjani, marking their individual craftsmanship.
Location: Kharaqan-e Gharbi Rural District
Location: Qazvin
Inception: 1067
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 35.84006,49.00903
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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