Meshkinshahr

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Meshkinshahr
Arshoq Castle, a.k.a. Kohneh Qaleh ("old castle") in Meshgin Shahr. Mount Sabalan is in the background
Arshoq Castle, a.k.a. Kohneh Qaleh ("old castle") in Meshgin Shahr. Mount Sabalan is in the background
Meshkinshahr (Iran)
Meshkinshahr
Meshkinshahr
Location in Iran
Coordinates: 38°22′48″N 47°40′48″E / 38.38, 47.68
Country ‎ Iran
Province Ardabil Province


Meshkinshahr (Persian: مشگين شهر; also known as Meshkin Shahr or Meshkin-Shahr) is a historic city in Ardabil province, Iran, near the mountain of Sabalan and the coast of the Caspian Sea.

The city is well-known for its Persian rugs and its mineral springs. Iran's first geothermal power plant was constructed in the city.

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Coordinates: 38°22′48″N, 47°40′48″E