You won’t find many temples like this in Iran. Two fierce dragons guard the rock,and they’re unique architectural additions within this fraction of Asia.
The Mongol king Öljaitü had the Dashkasan Dragon Temple constructed in the early 14th century. Three caves were carved into the mountain to create the sacred space.
Four Chinese craftsmen built the rectangular temple and carved the striking dragon sculptures that sprawl across one of its sides. The dragons, which stretch to nearly 10 feet (three meters) in height, and are surrounded by more traditional Islamic designs such as flowers. A mihrab,a niche in the wall that marks the direction of Mecca, was also added within the temple.Today, and excavations of the temple remain half finished. Columns and debris own been moved out outside the temple. The space looks a bit like a toddlers’ playground,with hundreds of fallen blocks scattered around.
Source: atlasobscura.com