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Taq-e Gara

Coordinates:34°25′54″N46°01′04″E/ 34.4318°N 46.0177°E/34.4318; 46.0177
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Taq-e Gara
LocationPatagh Pass,Sarpol-e Zahab,Kermanshah Province,Iran
Coordinates34°25′54″N46°01′04″E/ 34.4318°N 46.0177°E/34.4318; 46.0177
Height11.7 m

Taq-e Garaor some timesTaq-e Shirinis a stone structure inIranwhich belongs to theSasanian Empire.It is built in thePatagh Passin the heights known as theGate of ZagrosinKermanshah ProvinceofIran.This structure is located on the way fromKermanshahtoSarpol-e Zahab,on the 15th kilometer fromSarpol-e Zahab;beside an ancient paving which connects theIranian PlateautoMesopotamia.[1][2]Due to changes of the path, now it is located below the road slope.[3]

Design and construction

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There are conflicting views as to the time of its construction.Parthianand Sassanid eras have been proposed, but most archeologists and historians believe that it has been built during lateSassanid Empirefor a variety of reasons.

Access and attributes

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The monument is located on the old road from Kermanshah toQasr-e Shirinwith the new road overlooking it. It is about a five hundred meters walk away from the main road.

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Tour of Kermanshah | Iran Caravanserai".
  2. ^"Kermanshah Travel Guide 2021 | Kermanshah Attractions | Top Things to do and see".
  3. ^"ویزیت ایران | پرتال جامع گردشگران ایران".
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