Ray, Ancient metropolis in Tehran Province, Iran.
Ray extends across the southern outskirts of Tehran at 1180 meters elevation, containing multiple archaeological sites and historical structures from different periods.
The settlement traces back to 3000 BCE and gained prominence as a capital under the Seljuq dynasty before its destruction by Mongol forces in 1220.
The city preserves the Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine and the Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Bahram, representing different religious traditions through architectural monuments.
Ray functions as the 20th district of Tehran, connected to the metropolitan area through the Tehran Metro system and containing numerous industrial facilities.
The medieval physician Rhazes conducted medical research in Ray, contributing to the advancement of medical science during the Islamic Golden Age.
Location: Ray County
Elevation above the sea: 1,180 m
GPS coordinates: 35.59750,51.43444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine
1.3 km
Tughrul Tower
1.1 km
Bibi Shahrbanu Shrine
5.4 km
Rashkan Castle
1.7 km
Ray Castle
1.5 km
Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew Church of Tehran
8.1 km
Lorzadeh Mosque
7.6 km
Imamzadeh Abdullah (Ray)
258 m
Kazemi Stadium
7.1 km
Imamzadeh Hadi (Ray)
1.2 km
Gabri Castle
2.1 km
Rah Ahan Square
7.6 km
Fath-Ali Shah relief (Cheshmeh-Ali)
1.5 km
Khanat Caravanserai
7.8 km
Naqareh Khaneh Tower
3.2 km
Imamzadeh Ismail
8.4 km
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai of Ray
990 m
Javadieh Bridge
7.7 km
Sar-e Qabr-e Agha Mausoleum
7.6 km
Haft Tan House
8.4 km
Mohammadiyeh Gate
8.2 km
Khavaran Cultural Center
6.9 km
Mizani Building
8.1 km
Imamzadeh Naser al-Din
8.5 km
Qaleh Morghi Hangar
7.9 km
Ray Cement Factory
2 km
Hemmat Mosque (Tehran Grand Bazaar)
8.2 km
Malek House (Ray)
1.3 kmReviews
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