Interesting Facts About Tehran
Tehran is the biggest city and capital of Iran. In this post, we want to make you aware of different facts about this city that you may not know. Be with DornaTrip.
- Tehran with area of 730 square kilometers is the seventh biggest city in the world.
- First gate of Tehran was built in Safavid era.
- The gates of Tehran were destroyed during Qajar era for urbanization.
- Tehran was chosen as the capital of Iran in era of Aqa Muhammad Khan Qajar.
- Milad and Azadi are the symbols of Tehran.
- In 2008, Tehran was chosen as the cheapest capital in the world.
- First highest building in Tehran was Plasco which caught fire in the year of 2017.
- Last strong earthquake of Tehran occurred in the year of 1830.
- Tehran is one of the most dangerous cities because it is a possibility that a strong earthquake would occur.
- Antiquity of Tehran dates back to 5000 B.C.
- An skeleton was discovered in Tehran in the year 2014 dating back to 7000 years ago.
- Tehran used to be a village in Rai city before its development.
- Valiasr street of Tehran is the longest street in middle-east.
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