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Tughrul Tower, Rey
Address:
Ibn Babawayh street, east of Ibn Babawayh cemetery, Rey city, Tehran province, Iran
About: Tughrul Tower, Rey
Tughrul Tower is located in the eastern side of Ibn Babuyeh Tomb in the city of Rey in Tehran. The tower has remained from Seljuk era and was registered in 1310 in the list of national monuments with registration number 147. This place is called Caliphate Yazid Tower in some scripts. The tower is about 20 meters high (regardless of the conoid dome, not much of which is remaining today). According to some experts, this tower is like the arms of a clock and the time can be detected by the sun shining on its jags.
General Specifications
Name
Tughrul Tower
Age
Seljuk dynasty
Restoration
Qajar era, also in year 2000 (1379 solar calendar)
Special features
Of the interesting and unique features of this tower is its usage as a giant sundial.
Suggestions
Best time to visit
In daylight
Nearest tourist attractions
Ibn Babawayh Cemetery
Access route
Address
Ibn Babawayh street, east of Ibn Babawayh cemetery, Rey city, Tehran province, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Residence
Restaurant
Network coverage
Tughrul Tower, Rey
