Radkan Tower
A sophisticated astronomical tower built by one of the greatest Persian scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

šŸ“œ Cylindrical tower in northeastern Iran, dating to the mid-13th century. šŸ” Believed to be an incredibly sophisticated instrument of astronomical science, built by Nasir al-Din Tusi.

Why Go

šŸ”­ Observe precise solar alignments during solstices and equinoxes.
šŸ—“ļø Determine seasons, leap years, and the start of Nowruz.
šŸ›ļø Explore a unique example of Islamic Golden Age scientific architecture.

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šŸ“ Located on a hillock in northeastern Iran. Built by Nasir al-Din Tusi, a Persian polymath. Features 12 walls and 36 exterior columns.

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