Akhenjan Tower

Date : 1395/12/01 Writer : مدیرسایت View : 3320

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Akhenjan Tower, Mashad

The tower of Akhenjan is located 22 km. north of Mashad and dates back to the Teimoorian era and the 9th century AH. The tower is octagonal in shape, the brick work of which is fancy and adds to its beauty.

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