🏛️ Soltaniyeh
Pasture and Mostafa Khan site, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Soltaniyeh pasture, including the Mostafa Khan site, is part of the larger UNESCO World Heritage Site of Soltaniyeh in Iran. While the magnificent Dome of Soltaniyeh often takes center stage, the surrounding pasture holds its own significance in understanding the historical and cultural context of this remarkable place.
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in northwestern Iran, near Zanjan
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed for the Mausoleum of Oljaytu and surrounding cultural landscape
- Founded in the early 14th century by Ilkhanid ruler Oljaytu as a capital city
- The Dome of Soltaniyeh features one of the world's oldest double-shelled brick domes, standing over 50 metres high
Soltaniyeh represents a significant example of Ilkhanid urban planning and architectural achievement in early 14th-century Persia. The site ...