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Takab
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is one of
the cities and townships in the West
Azarbaijan province in Iran. Its ancient
name is Shiz. Most of people are Kurds.
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). The primary
occupation of residents is agriculture.
Other ancient places in Takab are
Karaftoo Cave and Zendan Mountain.
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