Universities and museums in East Azarbaijan Province

Cultural & Academic Hubs

East Azerbaijan serves as a primary center for education and historical preservation in Iran. This collection highlights the region's intellectual landscape through major institutions like Sahand University of Technology and Shahid Madani University. Complementing these academic hubs are specialized cultural sites, including the Ilkhanid Museum in Maragheh, which houses artifacts from the 13th-century Mongol dynasty, and the Maragheh Fossil Site, recognized globally for its prehistoric remains. From the religious history at Saint Stepanos to the industrial heritage of the Tabriz Match Museum, these locations showcase the province's diverse scientific and artistic contributions.

Sahand University of Technology

Tabriz University of Technology Tabriz University of Technology as the first technical university in Iran after Islamic revolution was…

University of Maragheh

University of Maragheh is a public university in the city of Maragheh, in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran.

Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, commonly called only Azarbaijan University, is a public university located near Tabriz, East…

Mqbrh aqalar w mwzh sng ngarh ha

An 18th-century Zand-era tomb converted into a museum, housing a collection of historic stone inscriptions, ornate tombstones, and petroglyphs from the Maragheh region.

موزه ایلخانی

Specialized museum dedicated to the Ilkhanid dynasty, featuring 13th and 14th-century ceramics, coins, and artifacts from the period when Maragheh served as the capital.

Saint Stepanos Monastery Museum

Located within the UNESCO-listed Armenian monastic complex, this museum displays religious artifacts, manuscripts, and architectural fragments related to the site's long history.

سایت فسیلی مراغه

A world-renowned paleontological site known as a fossil graveyard, containing vertebrate remains such as mastodons and rhinoceroses dating back 7 to 12 million years.

موزه کبریت تبریز

Housed in the Momtaz Match Factory, this museum documents the history of match production in Iran, showcasing vintage machinery, historical labels, and manufacturing tools.