Touring Mashhad in Iran
Mashhad in the region of Qazvīn is a city located in Iran - some 140 mi or ( 225 km ) West of Tehran , the country's capital city .
Time in Mashhad is now 09:49 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Khondab-e Asadabad, Ab Darreh, Sulaymaniyah, Zanjan, and Tehran. Being here already, consider visiting Khondab-e Asadabad . Check out our recommendations for Mashhad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 9 km away
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 21 km away
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