Sunday, July 31, 2022

Soltaniyeh, Iran - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Soltaniyeh, Iran

Weather: Mostly sunny in the morning, thunderstorms in the afternoon, 59/84F.

Route: From Bisotun 362 km NNE on route 48 and route 47.

Significance: It was the capital of the Mongol founded Ilkhanid dynasty in the 14th century. It is most famous for the mausoleum of Olyaytu built in the early 14th century.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site


Images:

The mausoleum of Olyaytu (from whc.unesco.org)

Interior of the mausoleum of Olyaytu (from whc.unesco.org)


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