Chehel Akhtaran Dome – Damghan

The frame work of this bazaar is extremely ancient, and the said has been repaired during the Qajar reign. The shops vary in size. This bazaar has two caravansaries which are responsible for the work that the various guilds are employed in.

Mehmandust Tower in the south of Mehmandust Village in Damghan County is located in the west towards north of Imam Abad. The ancient Mehmandust hill is located in the southern part of this tower and in its eastern side, there is the graveyard of Mehmandust villages. Mehmandust Tower is similar to...

This tower is near the Jame' Mosque and the Fathali Beig School of Damqan. In the year 417 AH., this brick tomb was constructed round in shape, with a conical dome. The structure rises to a height of 13 m. and because of a beautiful 'Kufic' engraving which is latticed is famous. This is the tomb of...

Tepe Hissar (Tappeh Hissar) is located near Damghan and it is one of the important ancient hills of Iran plateau. This area has hosted residents since seven thousand years ago. The historical area of Tappeh Hesar is approximately 160 hectares. The culture of Hesar has been destroyed by the attack...

Forty Girls Tower in Damghan was a brick tower in the western part of Damghan behind Jafar Shrine and besid Damghan-Semnan Road. The height of the aforementioned tower is about 15 meters and its outer diameter and the interior diameter are 23 and 5.5 meters, respectively. This tower almost built in...

In the northern scene of Jafar Shrine in Damghan, there is a building whose outer sides are five meters. This building has a small circular dome and its height is about 11 meters and it is known as Shahrokh Mirza’s Shrine. This monument dates back to Seljuk era.

Damghan, the ancient Persian city and the seventh historical city in the country has a dome in its chest called “Zanguleh” whose identity is still unknown. This monument has been in the list of Iran’s national monuments since 1346 solar year with registration number 650 and it is assumed to...

This mosque can be said to be one of the ancient mosques of the Islamic period, known to preserve and uphold its Sassanid characteristics. The structure is related to the 2nd century AH. and the architecture of the said is an intermingling of the Arab-Islamic and Sassanid modes. It has an inner...

The province of 'Gomess' and the city of Damqan, was favored by the monarchs of the early Qajar dynasty. Thus prompting rulers such as Aqa Mohammad Khan and Fathali Shah to construct beautiful edifices in the vicinity of Ali Spring (Damqan). The said have been brought under repair in the recent...

This is a relic from the Safavid era and is located in the Shaheed Fallahi Avenue in Damqan city. This structure has a tall doorway, vast hall and various rooms. There is a porch at the top of the entrance door. The walls of this "Rowbat" or inn is made of brick and rises to a height of 5 m. It is...

In the covered 'bazaar' of Damqan two brick constructed caravansaries are situated. One of these is a new caravansary, rectangular in shape and with chambers surrounding it. The other is the old caravansary having shops or chambers which are currently in use.

The said mosque is located opposite the Haj Fath Ali Beig school in the city of Damqan. This structure has a double row of brick columns, supporting the rounded brick laid ceiling, which has plaster amidst the rows of brick. The altar of the mosque is of chalk, and is located in the central porch...