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Explore Sheykh Ahmad in Iran
Sheykh Ahmad in the region of East Azarbaijan is a town in Iran - some 262 mi or ( 422 km ) North-West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sheykh Ahmad is now 07:21 AM (Tuesday) . 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: Seyyedlar, Zarrin Qaba, Zardin-e Pa'in, Mehmandust, and Kusalar-e Pa'in. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Seyyedlar . Where to go and what to see in Sheykh Ahmad ? 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 25 km away
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