Seven Towers of Kharun
| Seven Towers of Kharun | |
|---|---|
| هفت برج خارون | |
  Location within Iran | |
| Alternative names | Shaykh Bahāʾī citadelle |
| General information | |
| Type | Dovecote |
| Architectural style | Isfahani |
| Location | Najafabad, Iran |
| Coordinates | 32°37′17″N 51°21′25″E / 32.621389°N 51.356944°E |
| Height | 14 m |
The Seven towers of Kharoun are located in the south-east of Najafabad in the Isfahan province, Iran. They are the largest recreational center in the west of the Isfahan province.[1]
Characteristics
The seven towers of Kharoun are surrounded by a garden with an area of 3000 m². Six of the seven towers are dovecotes. The towers are 14 m in height and are connected with each other by a cob wall with the height of 4 m. After the conversion of towers to a recreational center, some facilities have been added to them. These facilities and equipments include a fountain, a traditional coffeehouse an entertainment area, a space for cultural activities and a park.[2]
The seven towers of Kharoun have been built in the safavid era for providing manure and for agricultural purposes.