Tabas

Tabas is 1345 km. far from Tehran and is situated in a desert area with temperate weather in mountainous region and hot in plain. Tabas was conquered by Arab Moslems in the reign of Osman and in the second half of 11th century AD. was occupied by Esmailieh religion disciples. During the reign of Saljooghian, Esmailieh castles were attacked on the order of Sultan Sanjar. In the time of Shah Abbas I, this city was ruined by Ozbaks and remained historic sites belong to 11th and 15th centuries AD. In spite of historical destruction and natural damages, Tabas has its own thriving state and aesthetic features.
Important natural, historical and religious monuments of Tabas are:
Golshan great minaret,
Tabas citadel,
Sepahsalar grave,
Jame’ Mosque,
Tabas and Hossein Imamzadehs,
Mausoleum of Sheikh Abounasr Iravehi,