The Firuzabad Tower () is a grave historical tower of the

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era that is located 17 km south of

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in Firuzabad village at

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on old

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. Archaeological evidence confirms the habitat of Islam until the seventh century AH, which is around the province and shining star of the eighth Imam of Appreciation through

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of this was the route. Cylindrical shape with an outward current height of the minarets and 18 meters with decorative elements and architectural style reflects the bricklayer is a mystery. The tower was added as the 91st monument to the list of

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's national monuments.Ministry for Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft of Iran, 19 May 201

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{{Razavi Khorasan Province Buildings and structures in Bardaskan Towers in Iran Towers completed in the 14th century Round towers Buildings and structures on the Iran National Heritage List Tourist attractions in Razavi Khorasan province

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