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The Dome of Soltaniyeh (Persian: گنبد سلطانیه) in Soltaniyeh city, Zanjan Province, Iran, traditionally so called, is a complex of ruins centering on the Mausoleum of the Mongol ruler Il-khan Öljeitü, also known as Muhammad Khodabandeh. The estimated 200 ton dome stands 49 meters (161 ft) tall from its base, and is currently ...
Soltaniyeh was visited by Ruy González de Clavijo, who reported that the city was a hub of silk exportation. [5] In 2005, UNESCO listed Soltaniyeh as one of the World Heritage Sites. The road from Zanjan to Soltaniyeh extends until it reaches to the Katale khor cave.
The pinnacle of Il-Khanate architecture was reached with the construction of the Soltaniyeh Dome (1302–1312) in Zanjan, Iran, which measures 50 m in height and 25 m in diameter, making it the 3rd largest and the tallest masonry dome ever erected. [76] The thin, double-shelled dome was reinforced by arches between the layers. [77]
The Central District of Soltaniyeh County [a] (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان سلطانیه) is in Zanjan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Soltaniyeh . History
Soltaniyeh County (Persian: شهرستان سلطانیه) [a] is in Zanjan province, Iran. [2] Its capital is the city of Soltaniyeh . [ 2 ] There is a large cave called Katale Khor near the capital city.
The Chalabioghlou mausoleum, also known as Sheikh Barragh mausoleum, is a historical octagonal mausoleum in the city of Soltaniyeh, in the Zanjan Province, in Iran. The mausoleum is located 500 m to the southwest of Dome of Soltaniyeh. The Chalabioghlou mausoleum was built between 1259 and 1284 in the ilkhanid era.
Dashkasan (Azerbaijani: Daşkəsən, Persian: داشکسن) is a three cave complex located south-east of Soltaniyeh. [1] Outside the caves there is a temple called Dragon Stone of Dash Kasan Caves which was built by order of Mongol king Öljaitü in the early fourteenth century. The temple was built by four Chinese craftsmen.
Qarah Bolagh Rural District (Persian: دهستان قره بلاغ) is in Bagh Helli District of Soltaniyeh County, [a] Zanjan province, Iran. Its capital is the village of Qarah Bolagh , [ 2 ] which was previously the capital of Soltaniyeh Rural District .