Maragheh Observatory - 1259 CE (Maragheh)

Iran / Azarbayejan-e Sharqi / Maragheh

observatory, place with historical importance, archaeological site, interesting place

Maragheh observatory is an ancient observatory, which was established in 1259 by Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, an Iranian scientist and astronomer. Located in the heights west of Maragheh, East Azarbaijan province, Iran, it was once considered one of the most prestigious observatories in the world.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maragheh_observatory

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Coordinates: 37°23'44"N 46°12'33"E

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Rasad Daghi Walnut orchards, plums and apples, the northern city of Maragheh معدن ماسه شویی بزرگ مراغه Mining giant sand washing = Maragheh Neighborhood pehr abad Maragheh Plain Gardens, ( orchards walnut, plum and apple) - the southern city of Maragheh معدن ماسه شویی بزرگ حاجی چوت ،مراغه Mining giant sand washing Haji chut ,Maragheh Mining giant sand washing = Maragheh 3 gardens Grape vines south of Maragheh Valley of the Sofi Chay (Maragheh) River