Gonbad-e Qabus Tower

The Gonbad-e Qabus Tower, built in 1006 CE, is a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture and a lasting symbol of the scientific, cultural, and artistic achievements of the Ziyarid era.

The Gonbad-e Qabus Tower, also known as the Tower of Qabus, is one of the most remarkable monuments of Islamic-era architecture in Iran. Located in the city of Gonbad-e Kavus in Golestan Province, the tower was built in 1006 CE (403 AH) as the mausoleum of Qabus ibn Voshmgir, the distinguished ruler of the Ziyarid dynasty. Qabus was not only a powerful …