Tughrul Tower

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Tughrul Tower built?Circa 1100 AD
2. How tall is Tughrul Tower?Approximately 20 meters (66 feet)
3. What is the location?Ray, near Tehran, Iran
4. What is the builder?Sultan Tughrul
5. How did Tughrul Tower keep time?The tower worked like a huge sundial. Light from the sun entered through special openings and cast shadows that showed the time of day.
6. Why is Tughrul Tower special for scientists and builders?It shows that people in the 12th century could use astronomy and geometry to make a very accurate timekeeper and a strong, beautiful building.

Seljuk Empire: A vast medieval Turkic empire that played a significant role in the history of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Sultan: A sovereign ruler in a Muslim country, often with absolute power.
Monumental Sundial: A large-scale structure designed to indicate time by the position of the sun's shadow.
Cylindrical Architecture: Building designs characterized by circular or cylindrical forms.