Place Name: Takht Soleyman Takht Soleyman is one of the most important and mysterious ancient sites in Iran, located near the city of Takab in West Azerbaijan Province. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and dates back more than 3,000 years. Related Civilizations - Median Civilization: In the pre-Achaemenid period, this site was known as the religious and political center of the Medes. - Sasanian Period: During this period, Takht Soleyman was revered as the center of Zoroastrianism and the site of the Azargoshsab fire temple. - Ilkhanid Period: The Mongols renovated this site in the 13th century and built buildings with Islamic architecture there.