Toghrol Tower (also Tughril, Toghrul, Tuğrul, or Tughrul Tower) is a 12th-century tower in the city of Rey, Iran. The 20 meters tall brick tower is the tomb of the first Seljuk ruler Tughril, who died in Rey in 1063. The tower is kept by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization.
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Toghrol Tower Media
Interior view, originally domed with a conical cap
Detail of brickwork of upper sections. The Seljuki style is readily observable.
Portal and interior of Toghrul Tower, Ray, Iran. 12th century tomb of Seljuk ruler Toğrül.
Details of the tower built of brick, Ruins of Rei by Pascal Coste
Tower and ruins of Rhey Yezid by Eugène Flandin
The entrance to the building with a historical inscription
View of the sky from inside the building
نمایی از برج طغرل - ری - دی ۱۴۰۱
نمایی از برج طغرل - ری - دی ۱۴۰۱
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