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Moghanjeq Destination Guide

Touring Moghanjeq in Iran

Moghanjeq in the region of East Azarbaijan is located in Iran - some 300 mi or ( 483 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Moghanjeq

Time in Moghanjeq is now 03:46 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Qeshlaq, Khotb, Jahangir, Owzun Owyeh, and Gol. Being here already, consider visiting Qeshlaq . Check out our recommendations for Moghanjeq ? 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 20 km away
Tags: 1260s, Astronomical observatories in Iran, Astronomical observatories of medieval Islam, East Azerbaijan Province, History of Iran