Gonbad-e Qābus in Golestan Province
The city of Gonbad Kavous in northeast of Iran was known as Jorjan in ancient times which was very important in trade due to its location on the Silk Road. For many years, during the reigns of Ale Ziyar and Ale Bouyeh dynasties, this city was the capital of Iran. The city of Gonbad Kavous is famous for having the tallest brick tower in the world. Probably, the burial place of Sultan Ziyārid Qābūs ibn Voshmgīr, which height is 72 meters and dates back to 1006-7 AD.
World Historical High Brick Tower
Qabus Brick Tower is a heritage that is the tallest brick tower in the world. The height of this unique tower, whose architecture has not yet been discovered, reaches 72 meters. Next to this tall tower, there is the National Garden of Gonbad Kavous, which has given a dreamy and magnificent view to Gonbad-e Qābus.
City of Gonbad Kavous
Gonbad Kavous city with an area of 5800 km is the largest city of Golestan province in northeast of Iran, near the Caspian sea. This city is the center of the Turkmen Sahra which is between the two main tributaries of the Gorgan River on both the north and south sides at an altitude of 52 meters above sea level.
The southern and eastern regions of the city have fertile lands with a temperate mountainous climate. And, the northern parts have a temperate and semi-arid semi-desert climate. It has two central parts and “Dashli Borun”, two cities “Gonbad Kavous” and “Incheh Borun” and six villages. This city has been the center of Turkmen Sahra in the last century and is the second largest city in Golestan province after Gorgan.
Occupation of locals in Gonbad Kavous City
The economic base of this city is agriculture and products such as wheat, barley, cotton and oilseeds. Livestock and agricultural-related industries are other common occupations of this city. Gonbad Kavous handicrafts are also famous such as rugs and especially red and high quality Turkmen carpets. Horse breeding is common in this region and Turkmen horses are world famous. Numerous industrial units and oyster mines are active in this city.
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