🏛️ Soltaniyeh
Fenjanabad archaeological site and Ilkhanid capital
Fenjanabad, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Soltaniyeh, is an archaeological site located in Iran that provides a fascinating window into the Ilkhanid period (13th-14th centuries). While the magnificent Mausoleum of Oljaytu often takes center stage in Soltaniyeh, Fenjanabad offers valuable insights into the city's broader urban context and daily life during that era.
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern Iran
- Former capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty (13th–14th centuries)
- Home to the Mausoleum of Oljaytu, featuring one of the oldest double-shelled brick domes in the world
- Fenjanabad district reveals urban planning, workshops, and ceramic production of the period
Soltaniyeh is a ruined medieval city in northwestern Iran that served briefly as the capital of the Ilkhanid ...