Ahar
Ahar
Persian: اهر | |
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City | |
Sheikh Shahab tomb in the city of Ahar | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′47″N 47°04′01″E / 38.47972°N 47.06694°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Ahar |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 100,641 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Ahar (Persian: اهر) is a city in the Central District of Ahar County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Ahar was the capital of Karadag Khanate in 18th and 19th centuries.