Tughrul Tower, Rey, Iran, Holzstich, veröffentlicht 1899 - Stock-Grafiken

Historical view of the Tughrul Tower - a 12th-century monument, located in the city of Rey, Iran. It is near Rashkan Castle. The 20-metre-tall (66 ft) brick tower is the tomb of Seljuk ruler Tughril, who died in Rey in 1063. It is said that one of the uses of this tower was to use it on foggy nights by lighting a fire on its high barrier to guide the travelers of the Silk Road coming from Khorasan to Rey, and to meet the chronological needs of the people during the day. In addition to this feature, Toghrol Tower has another unique feature called the sundial that is hidden in the heart of its congresses. Wood engraving, published in 1899.