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Makatu Destination Guide

Discover Makatu in Iran

Makatu in the region of East Azarbaijan is a town located in Iran - some 263 mi or ( 423 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital .

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Local time in Makatu is now 08:09 AM (Sunday) . 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: Varqeh-ye Bala, Sughanchi Rud, Suhanchi Kuh, Shahqoli Kandi, and Arablu. When in this area, you might want to check out Varqeh-ye Bala . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Makatu ? 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 8 km away
Tags: Castles in Iran