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Afshar Jeq Destination Guide
Discover Afshar Jeq in Iran
Afshar Jeq in the region of East Azarbaijan is a town located in Iran - some 261 mi or ( 420 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Afshar Jeq is now 08:16 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Bashmaq, Zereshlu, Zardin-e Pa'in, Sorkheh Gav, and Darreh Masjedlu. When in this area, you might want to check out Bashmaq . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Afshar Jeq ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Zahhak Castle
Zahhak Castle (or citadel) is a castle in East Azerbaijan Province, Hashtrud, Iran. It is named after Zahhak, a figure in Persian mythology. According to various experts, it was inhabited from the second millennia BC until the Timurid era. It was first excavated in the 19th century by British archeologists. Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization has been studying the structure in 6 phases.
Located at 37.39 47.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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