Ray is one of the most traditional and historical city in the province of Tehran situated in Iran. The city of Ray is considered to be more than 5000 years old which was built during the Median reign. Some of the historians also claims that the city of Ray was the base for the rule of the successors of the Zoroastrian leader.
The city of Ray is rich with the traditional and historical monuments that it has in its domain. With a cultural background dating back to few hundred centuries, the place is well known for its architectural grandeur and excellence. Some of the traditional monuments situated in Ray are:
- Gebri castle: it dates back to 3000 years and has preserved the history of the p-lace in its bosom.
- Cheshmeh Ali hill: that has been standing there since 5000 years.
- Bibi Shahr Banoo tomb: it has the rich history of 1000 years.
- Shah Abbasi caravansary
The city of Ray has been he witness to the Mongol reign and the damages caused by them. The famous tourists spots in Ray has explicit signs of the tradition and culture of the country of Iran. Some of the famous monuments and tourist destinations in Ray, Iran are the following:
- Cheshmeh Ali Hill: it is an ancient cave in Iran that has been excavated by the archaeologists. It has the artifacts dating back to around seven thousand years.
- Toghrol Tower: a historical monument created during the regime of Saljuks, the tower has the height of 20 meters. It is famous for the construction of its exterior part that is divided into twenty four parts.
- Shah Abbasi Caravansary: it is one of the most ancient and traditional commercial complexes in Iran. An ancient market of Iran it is surrounded by stones and has four verandas.
