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Sarkarabad Destination Guide

Delve into Sarkarabad in Iran

Sarkarabad in the region of East Azarbaijan is located in Iran - some 297 mi or ( 479 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Local time in Sarkarabad is now 06:38 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Arpa Darrehsi, Owchbolagh, Turaghay, Hajji Kandi, and Aqbolagh-e Fotuhi. While being here, you might want to check out Arpa Darrehsi . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sarkarabad ? 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 27 km away
Tags: 1260s, Astronomical observatories in Iran, Astronomical observatories of medieval Islam, East Azerbaijan Province, History of Iran