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Also referred to as the Gonbad-e Gabri and Jabal-e Sang, the Gonbad-e Jabaleih, Kerman is one of the prominent tourist attractions. Plan a visit to the Gonbad-e Jabaleih, Kerman on your sightseeing tours in Kerman in Iran.

Surrounded by mountains and deserts, Kerman is the beautiful capital of Kerman province in Iran. With a turbulent past, Kerman lures those big on history. Kerman is also called the carpet capital. About 1603 km to the south of Tehran, Kerman is a magnificent destination. Modern Kerman is served by excellent means of transportation. It is well linked to all major cities by a large number of flights to and from Kerman. Getting to Kerman and its major attractions including the Gonbad-e Jabaleih, Kerman is quite easy and convenient.

The peaceful and quiet town is quite close to the Lut Desert. It has derived its name from the tribe of Germanium formulated by Herodotus. According to popular belief, it was discovered in the early 3rd century AD by Ardeshir ( I ), the founder of Sassanian dynasty.

This town was one of the premier cultural hubs of Iran during the Islamic period. The climate of the city of Kerman and the surrounding regions is semi-moderate and dry. The average temperature during the months of March - June records up to 20°- 25°C. This is the best time to embark on exotic tours to the Kerman tourist attractions.

You must see the Gonbad-e Jabaleih, Kerman on sightseeing trips and excursions in and around Kerman. Also called the Gonbad-e Gabri and Jabal-e Sang, the Gonbad-e Jabaleih in Kerman is a soaring tower commanding pride and defining much of the north side of Shohada Avenue, near the Masjid-e Saheb oz-Zaman.

Located just beyond the eastern portion of Kerman, the Gonbad-e Jabaleih, Kerman is built in the form of an octagonal design. Constituting of three floors surmounted by a flat dome, the attraction is absolutely empty inside. It is believed to have been built even before the 2nd millennium AD. It is often considered of being a Zoroastrian building. Built out of stone, rather than brick, it is a remarkable attraction. Getting there is very easy. Just get into a taxi from the Shohada Square and reach your destination quite conveniently.

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