Takab

Takab

Takab (Persian: تکاب; Azeri: "Tikap") is one of the cities and townships in the West Azarbaijan province in Iran. Its ancient name is Shiz. Most of people are Azeri.

The famous historical complex Takht-i-Suleiman is situated to the North-East of the city. Takht-i-Suleiman was one of Takab's oldest Zoroastrian fire temples during the Sassanid Dynasty and had the name "Azargoshasb" (or "Azar Goshasb" or "Azargashasb").Takab have a population of 43,702 according to the 2006 census.its peoples main job is agriculture.other ancient places in Takab are Karaftoo Cave and Zendan Mountaiin.


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