Toghrol Tower (City of Ray, Iran) 12th Century Monument

Toghrol Tower Important Features:

• Toghrol Tower is a 12th century monument (pictured).
• Height - 20 meters (66 feet).
• Structure - Brick tower, originally capped with a conical dome.
• Crossectional shape - 24 angle polygon.
• Walls - thickness aries from 1.75 - 2.75m.
• Diameters - inner diameter 11 meters, outer diameter 16 meters.
• Function - Probably Tomb of Toqrol I of the Saljuqi Dynasty.
• Location - City of Ray, Iran.

Toghrol Tower Other Facts:

• The original dome of the tower collapsed following an earthquake.
• The 24 sided polygon cross-section shape is believed to help protect the structure against earthquakes.
• The tower, on the orders of Nasereddin Shah, underwent some restorations in 1884 because sections of the top were collapsing.

Alternative Spellings:

• Toghrul
• Toqrol
• Tughrol
• Tughrul

Image Credit - public domain by Zereshk

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