Alborz Province Essentials

Razavi Khorasan contains some of Iran's most significant historical and engineering milestones. This selection includes the UNESCO-listed Qasabe Qanat, one of the world's oldest underground water systems, and the 12th-century Khosrogerd Minaret. Architectural highlights feature modernist mausoleums designed by Hooshang Seyhoun for Omar Khayyam and Nader Shah, alongside the intricate tilework of Kamal-ol-Molk’s tomb. Natural sites like the Akhlamad waterfalls and the Chalidareh Dam complex offer contrast to the region's ancient archaeological ruins and Safavid-era caravanserais.

Khayyam's tomb

Designed by architect Hooshang Seyhoun and completed in 1963, this modernist mausoleum features a concrete structure with ten stone columns. The geometric design incorporates Persian calligraphy and mathematics, reflecting Omar Khayyam's legacy as a poet and astronomer.

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Tomb of Nader Shah is a building in Mashhad designed by Hooshang Seyhoun.

Qasabe Qanat of Gonabad

The Qanats of Ghasabeh, also called Kariz eKay Khosrow, is one of the world's oldest and largest networks of qanats.

Kamal-ol-Molk Tomb

Located in Nishapur, this mausoleum honors the famous Persian painter Kamal-ol-Molk. Designed by Hooshang Seyhoun, the structure features intricate mosaic tilework and intersecting arches that blend traditional Persian architecture with modern geometric forms.

Khosrogerd minaret

Khosrogerd Minaret is a 12th-century tower located 10 kilometres to the west of Sabzevar, Iran, and is all that remains of the Silk Road…

Kooh Sangi Park

Koohsangi is a park in Mashhad, Iran, and the second largest recreational, scientific, and park complex.

Khone-ye Div

Khone-ye Div – An archaeological site located in Iran, in the Razavi Khorasan Province.

Ghadamgah caravansarai

A Safavid-era brick caravansarai located near the Ghadamgah shrine. The structure follows a traditional four-iwan plan with a central courtyard, historically serving as a major stop for pilgrims and merchants traveling along the Silk Road toward Mashhad.

Abshar awl akhlmd

Located in a deep canyon in the Binalud Mountains, these waterfalls reach heights of up to 40 meters. The surrounding valley is characterized by massive limestone cliffs and diverse vegetation, serving as a significant geological and recreational site.

Mjmwh tfryhy grdshgry chalydrh

A tourism and recreational complex centered around the Chalidareh Dam. The site features a cable car, bungee jumping, and boat tours on the reservoir, providing a major leisure destination in the Torqabeh region.