Resket Tower

Resket Tower is one of the most valuable historical monuments in the Dodangeh region of Sari, in the village of Resket, and dates back to the 5th century AH (lunar Hijri). Built in the 5th century AH, the tower is more than 1,000 years old. It was registered as a National Heritage Monument of Iran on 9 Mordad 1312 (Solar Hijri) under registration number 193. Known as the burial place of several rulers of the Al-e Bavand dynasty, Resket Tower has shown great resilience against the region's frequent earthquakes thanks to its distinctive architecture.

Resket Tower has a unique design, built on the steep slope of a rocky mountain. To strengthen the structure, the builders carved into the rock to create a cavity and set a brick platform into the heart of the mountain. This circular tower is 18 meters high with a base circumference of about 15 meters, and it has a conical dome and beautiful muqarnas work. Two inscriptions, in Kufic script and in Sasanian Pahlavi, are set on the tower's dome, and parts of them survive. The letters of the inscription, white on a blue background, give the building a beautiful and spiritual look. The surviving part of the inscription contains verses from the surahs "Tawhid" and "Al-Anbiya". Resket Tower is not only a historic tomb but also a symbol of the splendor of Islamic architecture and of the cultural identity of northern Iran during the Al-e Bavand era.

To reach Resket Tower, drive from Sari toward Kiasar, and after passing the Soleyman Tangeh Dam you will arrive at the village of Resket. From the village, a steep dirt trail continues toward the tower, which takes about 2 to 2.5 hours of easy walking. The best time to visit Resket Tower is spring and summer, when the nature around it is at its most beautiful. Visitors are asked to respect Resket Tower and preserve its historic and architectural fabric, to refrain from any action that might damage the structure, and to visit this historic monument with care and responsibility.