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Kahjuq Destination Guide

Delve into Kahjuq in Iran

Kahjuq in the region of East Azarbaijan is a city in Iran - some 300 mi or ( 484 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Current time in Kahjuq is now 09:14 AM (Thursday) . 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: Qeshlaq, Khotb, Jahangir, Owzun Owyeh, and Gol. While being here, make sure to check out Qeshlaq . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kahjuq ? 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.

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Located at 37.40 46.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: 1260s, Astronomical observatories in Iran, Astronomical observatories of medieval Islam, East Azerbaijan Province, History of Iran