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Bolgan Destination Guide

Explore Bolgan in Iran

Bolgan in the region of East Azarbaijan is a town in Iran - some 270 mi or ( 435 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Bolgan is now 09:30 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Ishlaq Kandi, Yelah Qarshu, Idahlu, Yaniq, and Shurjeh-ye Emam Jom'eh. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Ishlaq Kandi . Where to go and what to see in Bolgan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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.

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Located at 37.39 47.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Castles in Iran