Seh Gonbad Tower

The cylindrical structure rises 13 meters high with a 5-meter diameter, constructed from brick, stone, and mortar materials with traditional Persian elements.

Built in 1184 during the Seljuk Dynasty period, the tower features three stone inscriptions in Kufic script at its entrance marking the date Muharram 580.

The tower serves as the final resting place for two Seljuk period rulers, reflecting the architectural and burial practices of medieval Persian society.

The structure contains two distinct floors: a ground-level crypt with adobe covering and an upper-level tomb chamber accessed through a 2.5-meter-high door.

The name Seh Gonbad derives from the Persian word for three domes, suggesting the previous existence of additional structures near the central tower.

Location: West Azerbaijan Province

Official opening: 1184

Architectural style: Seljuk architecture

Height: 13 m

Diameter: 5 m

Made from material: brick, stone, mortar

GPS coordinates: 37.54323,45.07630

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19