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Heraq Destination Guide

Delve into Heraq in Iran

Heraq in the region of East Azarbaijan is a city in Iran - some 305 mi or ( 491 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Current time in Heraq is now 10:37 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Senowkesh, Qeshlaq, Khotb, Ozbak, and Heraq. While being here, make sure to check out Senowkesh . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Heraq ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Maragheh observatory

Maragheh observatory was an institutionalized astronomical observatory which was established in 1259 CE under the patronage of the Ilkhanid Hulagu and the directorship of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, an Iranian scientist and astronomer. Located in the heights west of Maragheh, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, it was once considered one of the most prestigious observatories in the world.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 37.40 46.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: 1260s, Astronomical observatories in Iran, Astronomical observatories of medieval Islam, East Azerbaijan Province, History of Iran

Sahand Airport

Sahand Airport is an airport in Marageh, Iran.

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Located at 37.35 46.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Airports in Iran