Kalat, a city amongst mountains

September 20, 2017 - 18:56

Located in northeastern Iran, Hezar Masjed Ranges are a group of mountains located about 40 kilometers east of Quchan and 70 kilometers north of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province and stretched in a northwest-southeast direction.

The continuation of Hezar Masjed Ranges in the east terminates to Qarah Dagh and Mozduran Mountains. The altitude of these mountains does not exceed 1,650 meters. 

With an elevation of 3,040 meters, Mount Hezar Masjed is the highest peak of the group and is located almost in central section of the mountains.

The city of Kalat, the capital of Kalat County, is located among these mountains. The city is home to the Khorshid Palace, built by the Afsharid dynasty (1736-1796).

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