🏛️ Soltaniyeh
Ilkhanid capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern Iran
📋 Fast Facts
- Founded as capital of the Ilkhanate by Öljaitü in the early 14th century
- Features the Dome of Soltaniyeh, one of the world's oldest double-shelled brick domes
- Dome reaches over 50 meters in height and is covered in turquoise-blue faience tiles
- Now largely in ruins but remains a major archaeological site in northwestern Iran
Soltaniyeh is a UNESCO-designated archaeological complex in northwestern Iran that exemplifies the architectural and cultural achievements of the ...