AA Takht-e-Soleyman Date of Submission: 2003 State, Region or Province: Western Azerbaijan Province Category: Cultural The complex of Takht-e-Soleyman monument (meaning throne of Solomon) is situated on a natural highland, approximately 20 m above the surrounding plain. It is located in West Azerbaijan province, near Takab village within a mountainous region (approximately 750 km from Tehran). Takht-e Soleyman ensemble of royal architecture, joining the principal architectural elements constructed by the Sassanians in a harmonious composition inspired by their natural context. Takht-e-Soleyman architecture afftected not only on the development of Islamic architecture, but also other cultures. All the structural relics have been constructed within an oval shaped rampart. The exterior rampart with 5m thickness, 14m height and outer circumference of 1200 m has 38 conical defense towers. Short URL: https://en-economic.mfa.ir/s/menlFI
