Kharraqan towers
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The Kharāghān twin towers
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Qazvin Province, Iran |
| Affiliation | Muslim |
| Year consecrated | First tower 1067 Second tower 1093 |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Muhammad bin Makki al-Zanjani |
| Specifications | |
| Width | 4 m |
| Height (max) | 15 m |
The Kharraqan towers are mausoleums, built in 1067 and 1093, located on the plains in northern Iran, near Qazvin.
The brick structures stand 15 metres (49 ft) tall and 4 metres (13 ft) wide, and make extensive use of geometry. Inside the older mausoleum there is a lamp and paintings.
The eastern tower dates from 1067–68, while the western tower dates from 1093.[1] Both towers appear to be the work of the architect, Muhammad bin Makki al-Zanjani.[2] It is believed that the occupant of the eastern tower was Abu Sa'id Bijar and the occupant of the western tower was Abu Mansur Iltayti.[2]
These towers are remnant examples of architecture that existed during the Seljuk period of medieval Persia.[3]
21st century
Both towers were significantly damaged by the 2002 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake. They were in a good state of preservation before the event, suggesting it was one of the most powerful quakes in the region for approximately 900 years.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ David Stronach and T. Cuyler Young, Jr, Three Seljuq Tomb Towers, Iran, Vol. 4, 1966:6.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 David Stronach and T. Cuyler Young, Jr, Three Seljuq Tomb Towers, 6.
- ↑ David Stronach and T. Cuyler Young, Jr, Three Seljuq Tomb Towers, 1.
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