Markar Clock Tower

The Markar Clock Tower is a brick structure in Yazd with four clock faces on its sides and a pyramid-shaped roof. The tower was built using traditional mortar techniques and stands roughly 4 meters tall.

The tower was funded by Indian Zoroastrian Pashutanji Marker and opened on October 26, 1942 after six years of construction. The project was overseen by supervisor Mirza Soroush.

The four sides of the tower display Persian poems by local poet Naser, including verses about the classic poet Ferdowsi. These inscriptions remind visitors of the literary traditions that shaped the region.

The mechanical clock inside was made by J. Smith & Sons Co. in London and requires manual winding each week to keep working properly. The tower sits in the center of Markar Square, making it easy to locate and view from any direction.

The tower's location marks the geographical center of Iran, linking timekeeping with the country's physical heart. This placement was deliberate, making it a symbolic point where visitors can stand at the nation's midpoint.

Location: Yazd County

Official opening: October 26, 1942

Architectural style: Pahlavi architecture

Made from material: brick, mortar

Part of: Markar Square

GPS coordinates: 31.88381,54.36831

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14