Touring Bi Ab in Iran
Bi Ab in the region of Qazvīn is located in Iran - some 124 mi or ( 200 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Time in Bi Ab is now 08:57 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Ahmadabad, Zanjan, Tehran, Tabriz, and Shur Ab. Being here already, consider visiting Ahmadabad . Check out our recommendations for Bi Ab ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
2002 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake
The 2002 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake (also known as the 2002 Avaj earthquake or the 2002 Changureh earthquake) occurred on June 22, 2002 in a region of northwestern Iran which is crossed by several major fault lines. The earthquake's epicenter was near the city of Bou'in-Zahra in Qazvin Province, an area known for destructive earthquakes. Measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale and 6.3 on the moment magnitude scale, the earthquake killed at least 261 people and injured 1,500 more.
Located at 35.63 49.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Kharraqan towers
The Kharraqan towers are mausoleums, built in 1093 CE and 1067 CE, located on the plains in northern Iran, near Qazvin. The brick structures stand 15 meters tall and 4 meters wide, and make extensive use of geometry. Inside the older mausoleum there is a lamp and paintings. The eastern tower dates from 1067-1068CE, while the western tower dates from 1093. Both towers appear to be the work of the architect, Muhammad bin Makki al-Zanjani.
Located at 35.84 49.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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