Khalat Pushan Tower

The Khalat Pushan Tower, one of the outstanding historical monuments of Tabriz, stands in the Karkaj neighborhood, about 5 kilometers south of the city center. Dating from the Safavid era, the tower was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 12 Ordibehesht 1377 under registration number 2010. In the past, the tower stood inside a large pool and was reached by a bridge. Today, the channels around the tower have been filled in and turned into walkways, making access easier.

This three-story tower has a sixteen-sided base with a diameter of 9.5 meters and is designed as a tall prism. The first floor has a domed ceiling, the ceiling of the second floor collapsed and was later replaced with steel beams, and the third floor has remained without a roof. In the past, the third floor was used to hold khal'at-pushi ceremonies (the robing of honor). In these ceremonies, the Qajar crown princes presented worthy servants with gifts such as a termeh shawl and cloak, a belt, and a jeweled sword. The last khal'at-pushi ceremony at this tower was held in 1330 AH (lunar Hijri).

At present, the Khalat Pushan Tower is under the control of the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Tabriz, and its grounds are used for scientific research. However, the tower is not open to the general public. If you travel to Tabriz, you can see a model of the Khalat Pushan Tower in Tabriz Miniature Park. The model shows the tower's architecture in attractive detail and offers an experience similar to visiting the original tower.