Kharraqan towers | |
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The Kharฤghฤn twin towers |
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Basic information | |
Location | Qazvin Province, Iran |
Affiliation | Muslim |
Year consecrated | First tower 1067CE Second tower 1093CE |
Architectural description | |
Architect(s) | Muhammad bin Makki al-Zanjani |
Specifications | |
Width | 4 m |
Height (max) | 15 m |
The Kharraqan towers are mausoleums, built in 1093 CE and 1067 CE, located on the plains in northern Iran, near Qazvin.
The brick structures stand 15 meters tall and 4 meters wide, and make extensive use of geometry. Inside the older mausoleum there is a lamp and paintings.
The eastern tower dates from 1067-1068CE, 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]
Both towers were significantly damaged by the 2002 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake. These were in a good state of preservation prior to the rupture, suggesting it was one of the most powerful quakes in the region for approximately 900 years.[4]
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