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City in East Azerbaijan province, Iran
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Maragheh is a city in and the capital of Maragheh County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran.
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An institutionalized astronomical observatory which was established in 1259 CE under the patronage of the Ilkhanid Hulagu and the directorship of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian scientist and astronomer. In the heights west of Maragheh, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, it was once considered one of the most prestigious observatories in the world.
A tower belong to Sajoughi period (12th century).
The grave for Halgu Khan (first ruler of Ilkhanid Dynasty) built in 13th century.
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